University of Southern California Dry Heat Cooking Discussion

Questions on Dry Heat Cooking

You are roasting two beef tenderloins of the same size, one in an oven set at 450°F (230°C), and the other in an oven at 250°F (120°C). You remove both of them from the oven when the temperature at the center is 135°F (57°C). Describe the doneness of each tenderloin from outside to inside. Which would you prefer to eat and why?

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