The tender is one of the great protagonists of Christmas dinner for a simple reason: in addition to looking beautiful on the table, it is easy to prepare and pleases practically all palates. Combined with honey and mustard, it achieves a perfect balance of sweet and salty, as well as an irresistible golden crust.
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This version is ideal for those who want practicality without giving up the traditional festive look. With few ingredients and quick preparation, the tender is soft inside, flavored with cloves and ready to be served with fruit, farofa or Christmas rice.
Discover the step by step:
Ingredients
- 1 offer round
- 4 tablespoons of honey
- 4 tablespoons of mustard 1 sachet of cloves
- Pineapple slices to decorate
- Cherries to decorate
- Grapes to decorate
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Maintain organization in the kitchen, using basic utensils and ensuring knives are sharp.
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Also preheat stoves and ovens and use low heat to avoid burning food, and pay attention to food signs, such as smell and color.
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Separate and measure all ingredients before lighting the heat. This saves you from wasting time looking for something in the middle of preparation.
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For beginners, low or medium heat is ideal as it gives more time to react and prevents food from burning.
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Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the honey and mustard well until a smooth sauce forms. Book.
- With a sharp knife, make shallow cuts into the tender, forming a checkerboard pattern.
- Stick the cloves at the junctions of the cuts, distributing them over the entire surface.
- Coat everything tender with the honey and mustard mixture.
- Place the fillet on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden brown, basting it with the sauce from the tray during preparation.
- Transfer to a plate and garnish with pineapple slices, grapes and cherries before serving.
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