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November 12, 2025Smoked Bison Tenderloin with Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Serves
8 Servings
Prep time
30 Minutes
Cook time
2 Hour
Method
Stovetop & Oven
This Smoked Bison Tenderloin with Porcini Mushroom Gravy is the kind of showstopper that earns center stage at any special gathering. Slow-smoked to tender perfection, the bison is rich, flavorful, and beautifully complemented by a velvety porcini mushroom gravy layered with deep umami. It’s impressive, indulgent, and surprisingly low-effort—with all the bold flavor and none of the fuss.
Recipe and photography by Essence Eats.
Ingredients
Smoked Bison Tenderloin
- 3–4 pound Honest Bison Whole Bison Tenderloin
- Kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- cooking twine
Porcini Mushroom Gravy
- 6 tbsp cold butter (2 tbsp separated)
- 14 ounces mushrooms, button or cremini (sliced)
- ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 small shallot (peeled and minced)
- 4 sprigs thyme leaves (stripped from stems)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
Directions
Step 1
Prepare ingredients for the gravy. In a small bowl heat up the 2 cups of beef broth. Then add the dried porcini mushrooms. Let soak for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Prep the tenderloin. Rub the bison tenderloin with salt and pepper. Tie with kitchen twine about 1-2 inches between each tie. Trim the last 1-2 inches of the tail end of the meat.
Step 3
Prep the smoker. Ensure the grill grates are clean and prep the smoker to be 225F.
Step 4
Smoke the tenderloin. Place the bison tenderloin directly on the smoker grates and close the lid. Smoke until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 125 for medium rare.
Step 5
While the meat smokes make the gravy. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Once melted add in the fresh sliced mushrooms. Let roast for 5 minutes until golden brown. Then add the salt, pepper, and shallot. Saute for a few more minutes until softened. Lastly add the garlic and thyme.
Step 6
Finish the gravy. Once fragrant, add the flour. Slowly add in the beef broth with the soaked porcini mushrooms while constantly whisking. This will cause the flour to seize up and the mixture to begin to thicken. Simmer for 6-10 minutes on low until the gravy thickness is to your liking. Then remove from heat and add the 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and mix in.
Step 7
Finish the tenderloin. Remove the meat from the smoker and place on a cutting board to rest for at least 10 minutes. This step is crucial to re-incorporate the juices evenly throughout the meat.
Step 8
Serve! Serve the tenderloin cut into 1-2 inch slices with gravy served on top. Enjoy!
- Store leftover bison tenderloin sliced in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- To reheat, simply microwave in 30 second increments at 50% power until warmed throughout. It can be reheated sliced or whole.
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