Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: trim most of the visible fat from the tenderloin. in a large oven proof skillet heat oil over medium high heat. sprinkle the garlic powder, salt and pepper evenly over the tenderloin. add to the oil and brown on each side about 3 minutes or until golden brown. remove the skillet from the heat. remove the tenderloin and set aside. drain the oil leaving the browned pieces. return the tenderloin to the skillet. add the sliced onion to the skillet layering some on the top of the tenderloin. mix the french onion soup mix with water. pour over the tenderloin and add the bay leaf. cover and cook for about an hour or until the internal temp reaches 160 degrees. check the last 15 minutes or so and add a little extra water if needed.

Target recipe: mix garlic, salt, pepper and thyme in small bowl. rub mixture over tenderloin and wrap in plastic. refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. heat olive oil over med. high heat. and brown pork on all sides, approximately 7 minute total. remove pork and place in a 9x13x2 pan. add enough water to come up to bottom edge of pork (about a half inch). i rinse my frying pan and scrape blackened bits for water. cover with foil and bake at 350 for approximately 45 to 50 minutes. boil the drippings and add a little cornstarch mixed with water to it for gravy. season with salt and pepper. good with mashed potatoes.