Method
1. Add shallot and fresh thyme to the TM5 bowl
2. Chop with MC in place 5 sec, speed 5
3. Scrape down sides of TM5 bowl
4. Add port, molasses and sugar to the TM5 bowl
5. Cook for 15 min, Varoma, speed 2
6. Then add dijon mustard and unsalted butter to the TM5 bowl
7. Blend with MC in place 10 sec, speed 9
8. Transfer glaze to a bowl and set aside
9. Unroll beef tenderloin and lay flat on a baking sheet
10. Season both sides of tenderloin with salt and pepper
11. Evenly place 8-10 oz stuffing and 2 oz pomegranate seeds on tenderloin
12. Re-roll and use kitchen twine to secure tenderloin, spaced approximately every 2 inches
13. Pre-heat oven - 175°C/350°F
14. Meanwhile, brush approximately ⅓ of the reserved pomegranate glaze all over tenderloin
15. Arrange red onions around and under tenderloin
16. Bake uncovered for 30 min, 175°C
17. Increase oven temperature to 230°C/450°F
18. Baste tenderloin with ⅓ of the reserved pomegranate glaze
19. Bake until browned at edges - 10 min, 230°C
20. Baste with remaining pomegranate glaze and bake a further 10 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness
21. Cover with foil and let cool - 10 min
22. Slice 1-1½ inch thick medallions
23. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and halved pomegranates and lemon leaves
24. Serve hot with roasted red onions