main meals

Ingredients

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	2 tsp dried thyme, or 2 Tbsp freshly chopped thyme
	2 tsp dried oregano, or 2 Tbsp freshly chopped oregano
	1 tsp garlic powder
	1 tsp onion powder
	1 tsp table salt
	1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
	2 tsp olive oil
	2 pound(s) lean pork tenderloin

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  
  
• Combine thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  
  
• Rub oil all over pork. Sprinkle thyme mixture all over pork and transfer to prepared pan.
  
  
• Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160ºF, about 30 minutes.
  
  
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into thin (about 1/2-inch thick) slices. Yields about 3 ounces per serving.

Notes

• For variety, try seasoned oils (such as roasted red pepper olive oil or garlic olive oil) and a variety of herbs and spices (such as parsley, rosemary, onion powder and cumin).