Texas Tenderloin Roast
- 1 beef tenderloin roast, 3 to 3 1/2 lbs.
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp paprika
- garlic salt-a little less garlic salt than other ingredients because minced garlic will be flavor and garlic salt adds flavor and salt
- crushed pepper corns
- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- combine ingredients and rub over surface of roast.
- Cook immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for a stronger cured flavor
- Place roast on rack in an open roasting pan. Do not add water or cover.
- Roast 450 degrees for 15 minutes
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees and roast until meat thermometer reached 145 degrees
- Remove from oven, cover with foil and towel. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing
tenderloin, oregano, basil, thyme, paprika, garlic, pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/texas-tenderloin-roast-50165934 (may not work)