Ale Glazed Holiday Tenderloin Roast with Herby Onion Crust

1. Season the roast thoroughly with salt and pepper. Allow the meat to rest for at least 45 minutes. 
2. Preheat the barbecue using the rear burner to 400°F+ (200°C+). 
3. While you are waiting, combine the ale, syrup, miso, soy, and vinegar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce until it coats the back of a spoon. 
4. Load the beef onto a spit rod and balance it. 
5. Place the loaded spit onto the barbecue and turn the rotisserie motor on. Place a drip pan under the beef to catch any juice and errant glaze. Sear the beef on all sides for about 10 minutes or until a crust has begun to form. Turn the rotisserie burner down, aiming for a BBQ temperature of around 350°F+ (180°C+), and insert a wireless probe thermometer if you have one. 
6. Cook the beef, brushing every 10 to 15 minutes with the glaze, to an internal temperature of 125°F+ (52°C+) for rare or 130°F+ (55°C+) for medium-rare. 
7. While the beef is cooking, in a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp. of butter. Gently fry the sage and thyme in the butter. Stir into crushed crispy fried onions.  
8. When the roast has reached temperature, carefully remove the beef and the drip tray from the barbecue. Allow the beef to rest while you prepare the Ale Glaze Gravy. In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Allow the flour to cook down for a few minutes before adding beef stock in ¼ to 1/3 cup increments until you are satisfied with the thickness of your gravy. Add in the beef drippings and taste for seasoning. You can include any remaining glaze as well. If the sauce becomes too liquid, simmer it gently until thickened. If it is too thick, add a little more stock, glaze, or drippings. You can also use vegetable water from cooking the side dishes as needed. 
9. When ready to serve, press most of the crispy onion mixture into the top of the roast or roll the roast in it. Slice the beef and sprinkle the sliced beef with the remaining herby onion mix. Serve this meal with your favorite seasonal side dishes to create a fantastic holiday meal. 

This Ale Glazed Holiday Tenderloin Roast with Herby Onion Crust is a pretty easy recipe and the payoff is well worth it. Pairing beef with a slightly sweet glaze provides a new dimension of flavor when combined with the saltiness and crunch of the herby onion crust. The perfect way to get out of that turkey holiday meal rut. What are you serving at your next holiday meal, like Thanksgiving? Share your holiday barbecue menu, recipes, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.

Happy Grilling!