Maryland Herbed Pork Roast

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water

1 package dry onion soup mix

1 bay leaf

1/8 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 1/2 pounds boneless lean pork tenderloin

Directions:

Trim pork tenderloin of all visible fat; set aside.In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except meat. Pour into a large plastic bag (such as a resealable plastic bag). Add meat to bag and close tightly. Set bag in a shallow bowl and refrigerate overnight, turning bag over several times.

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).Remove meat from bag and place it on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked.

Makes 6 servings.