Beef Tenderloin Marinated in Molasses and Black Pepper

Ingredients

2 pounds center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed of all fat and silver skin
1 cup molasses
2 Tbs. fresh cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 large shallot, peeled and finely chopped
2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. finely chopped thyme
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Salt to taste
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
Compote of Smoked Bacon, Wild Mushrooms, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, and Pecans (recipe to follow)
4 sprigs of watercress

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