Andreas Viestads Vodka Marinated Sirloin Food

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 HONEY-AND-MUSTARD-MARINATED SALMON WITH ROSEMA

Steps:

• Rinse the salmon under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels and place in a shallow dish.
• In a measuring cup, mix the olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and chili powder; pour mixture over the salmon, turning to coat.
• Cover, place in the refrigerator and marinade for 2 to 3 hours or, quick marinade, for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Transfer the salmon to a baking dish, reserving the marinade,.
• Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake 8 minutes; pour the marinade over the salmon.
• Continue to cook and additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork; season with salt to taste.
• While the salmon cooks, core the apples and cut each into 8 wedges.
• In a large heavy skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
• Add the apples and rosemary reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, until tender.
• Remove from the heat and discard the rosemary.
• Serve the cooked salmon with pan drippings spooned over and topped with the apples, garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
• Please Note: The quick marinade time is included in the cooking time.