2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin (may use turkey, chicken, even venison)
2 tablespoons olive oil

1. In a bowl, whisk thyme, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Place tenderloin in a large Ziploc plastic bag and pour marinade over the meat. Close the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator. Turn the bag occasionally and marinate meat overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

4. Place an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat to smoking.

5. Add tenderloin to the hot oil and sear meat to a rich brown color on all sides.

6. Move to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.

7. Place pork tenderloin on a platter and tent for 10 minutes before cutting meat.

8. Slice in medallions and serve with sauces.