3 lbs. beef tenderloin
2 tbsp. fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp. salt (coarse sea salt if possible)
2 tbsp. oregano

Mix pepper, salt and oregano together. Roll tenderloin in spice mixture. Bake at 400 degrees until meat reaches an internal temperature of 125 to 135 degrees for medium rare in center, medium well on ends. Allow to sit 20 minutes for juices to disperse before slicing and serving. Serves 4 to 6. Good meat and proper cooking is the key to good tenderloin. Serving suggestion: Serve with peppercorn sauce topping (below).

PEPPERCORN SAUCE:

Fresh peppercorns
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sour cream
1 tsp. beef base or beef bouillon

Crush fresh peppercorns to taste and add remaining ingredients.