Rub cut clove of garlic over a 4 to 6 lb. beef tenderloin. 4 to 6 lb. beef tenderloin. Remove surface fat and connective tissues. Rub cut clove of garlic over the tenderloin. Brush the meat with bacon fat and roast at 450 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or internal temperature of 140. A hot oven gives a crusty outside and rare pink inside. If necessary, baste during roasting. 1/2 lb. mushrooms sauteed in butter is nice with the roast when served.