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Bourbon & Bacon Filet Mignon

Bourbon and bacon make everything better. Even filet mignon!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

  • 2 filet mignon's
  • 2 pieces of bacon
  • 1 cup of bourbon
  • 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup of light brown sugar
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp of lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp of cinnamon
  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 to othpicks if necessary

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the bourbon, brown sugar, garlic cloves, lemon juice, plus salt & pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly and place to the side.
  • Next, wrap steaks with bacon and use toothpicks to keep in place if necessary. Season with salt, pepper & cinnamon.
  • Use some Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal to light fire and let burn for 10-15 minutes. Once charcoal is white hot, disperse over grill evenly for direct grilling. Optional: For a more intense flavor, add some hickory or apple wood chunks to the top of the charcoal.
  • Set cast iron pan over fire about 2 minutes before cooking in order to heat up evenly. When pre-heated, add butter to pan and let melt. Once melted, add the bourbon mixture to the pan and let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Occasionally stir mixture, and pull off fire if it starts to blacken!
  • Add mushrooms to skillet once the bourbon mixture has thickened and stir for 2 minutes. Push mushrooms to one side and place steaks in the skillet. Let steaks cook for 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature is at 125F (medium-rare). Make sure bacon is cooked thoroughly as well.
  • Pull steaks & mushrooms off grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Serve & enjoy your Valentines Day!

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