Andreas Viestads Vodka Marinated Sirloin Recipes

MARINATED SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Place steak in a shallow dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over the meat. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove meat; discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

ANDREAS VIESTAD'S VODKA MARINATED SIRLOIN

Steps:

• Rub the roast with the salt and pepper and place in a plastic zipper bag. Add the parsley, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, and the garlic, then pour in the vodka and olive oil. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning the bag twice a day.
• Before cooking, let the meat stand at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove the meat from the bag and reserve the marinade. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat and sear the roast on all sides, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer the meat to a roasting pan and roast in the middle of the oven, turning once, for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 130 degrees F; and before the roast is done, pour the reserved marinade over it (you can do it when you turn the roast over, as I did -- ).
• When done, transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes; set the roasting pan aside.
• Just before serving, pour the cooking juices into a saucepan and heat gently. Stir in the butter, season with salt and pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoons thyme. Strain the sauce and discard the herbs.
• Carve the roast and arrange on a platter with the sauce on the side.

ANDREAS VIESTAD'S NEW POTATO SALAD WITH HERBS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan with 1 tablespoons salt and enough water to cover generously. Bring to a boil and cook about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender but still firm in the center. Drain potatoes, allow to cool a bit, then cut them in half and place in a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water for 5 minutes, until just tender. Drain, add beans to the warm potatoes, then add herbs, garlic, capers, and lemon zest. Combine oil and lemon juice and pour over the potato-bean mixture; toss to mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for a few hours at room temperature so that the herbs will have time to flavor the vegetables. Garnish with edible flowers if you like.

SUMMER VEGETABLES IN VODKA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a half hour.
• Pour off any liquid and transfer the vegetables to a clean bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.