Flavour-enhancing Seasonings for Your Tournedos
Did you know that "tournedos", by definition refers only to beef? It is a small slice of beef tenderloin about 1 in. (2 cm) thick, wrapped in a thin slice of bacon or pork fat and tied to keep it nice and round. Although "tournedos" refers to beef, many other meats, such as pork, lamb and veal are prepared in the same way.
The various types of tournedos are perfect for barbecuing. Since pork and poultry tournedos are more delicate, they should be placed on a sheet of lightly oiled aluminum foil to prevent scorching. Even though tournedos are very lean cuts, marinating them is appropriate to enhance their flavour, as are seasonings or a sauce. For a lovely, fruity flavour, try our recipe for prune-apricot sauce.
| Tournedos | Seasoning Suggestions |
| Beef or horsemeat | Red meat goes well with strong seasonings: black or green pepper, garlic, hot mustard, hot pepper flakes, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce. |
| Poultry | Tarragon, garlic, thyme, savory, soya sauce, maple syrup, honey, puréed fresh fruit. |
| Veal | Sage, tarragon, basil, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, chervil, oregano, pepper, garlic. |
| Lamb | Mustard, garlic, citrus fruit zest, curry, ginger, coriander, cardamom, mint, sage, thyme. |
| Pork | Green pepper, mustard, onion, garlic, soya sauce, cloves, cardamom, ginger, marjoram, oregano, thyme |