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Vodka-Marinated Sirloin

Vodka-Marinated Sirloin

It was a very good friend of mine who introduced me to this dish. The first time I tasted it - I just could not stop eating. You will be surprised by how much flavor the vodka will give away to the steak.

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  • By Andreas Viestad

Preperation:

  • Servings: 8
  • 1

    Rub the roast with the salt and pepper. Place it in a resealable plastic bag. Add the parsley, 2 tablespoons of thyme, and the garlic and pour in the vodka and olive oil. Seal the bag and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, turning the bag twice a day so the meat marinates evenly.

  • 2

    Let the meat stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.

  • 3

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  • 4

    Take the meat out of the plastic bag; reserve the marinade. Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and heat until hot. Sear the roast on all sides, about 4 to 6 minutes.

  • 5

    Transfer the meat to a baking pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast. Roast in the middle of the oven, turning once, for about 1½  hours, until the thermometer (or an instant-read thermometer) registers 130°F for medium-rare; before the roast is done, pour the reserved marinade over it. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes. Set the baking dish aside.

  • 6

    Just before serving, pour the cooking juices into a saucepan and heat gently. Stir in the butter. Season it with salt, pepper and the remaining thyme. Strain the sauce and discard the herbs. Carve the meat and arrange on a platter with the sauce on the side.

  • 7

    If you are not drinking vodka with this fantastic dish - then drink red wine (if serving this as a main course). You want a fruitful wine with this - something that will add an extra dimension to an otherwise wonderful steak.

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One 4-pound (2kg) boneless sirloin roast or beef tenderloin roast
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/3 cup (1dl) grain vodka
1/4 cup (1dl) olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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