1 tenderloin beef of 2.5 to 3 kg
1 or 2 large carrots
1 tablespoon of salt
black pepper to taste
300 g of pork fat
1/4 cup of cold water
1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin
1 and 3/4 cups of Porto wine
1 tenderloin beef of 2.5 to 3 kg
1 or 2 large carrots
1 tablespoon of salt
black pepper to taste
300 g of pork fat
1/4 cup of cold water
1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin
1 and 3/4 cups of Porto wine
Cut a pocket in the center of the beef with a sharp knife
Place the carrots inside
Season the meat with salt and pepper, and place it in a baking dish
Preheat the oven to a hot temperature (250°C) and bake for 35 minutes, basting frequently
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 30 minutes
Remove the carrots and fill the beef pocket with pork fat
When the meat is at room temperature, refrigerate it until well chilled
Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let sit for 2 minutes to soften
Cook over low heat until completely dissolved
Remove from heat, add the Porto wine, and mix well
Refrigerate until the consistency of egg whites
Place the beef in a refrigerator-safe mold, and cover it with the gelatin mixture, using spoonfuls to cover the meat well
Use any remaining gelatin to surround the beef
Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight
Slice the tenderloin into 1 cm thick pieces and arrange decoratively in a serving dish, with excess gelatin cut into small cubes and placed around, like garnishes.