Spice-rubbed sirloin deserves a bold red: try Tassel Ridge® 20th Anniversary Iowa Red.

The big flavors from the spices and the marbling from the sirloin in this Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast need a big, dry red wine, and Tassel Ridge® 20th Anniversary Iowa Red a perfect pairing!

 

Tassel Ridge® Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast

Ingredients

  • 1 5–6 lb boneless top sirloin roast
  • 2 Tbsp coarse salt
  • 4 tsp plus ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground fennel
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10 pieces kitchen twine

Instructions

  1. Cut roast lengthwise along grain into 2 equal, smaller roasts. Rub 1 tablespoon salt over each roast. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 24–48 hours. With oven rack in middle position, preheat oven to 225°F. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over high until just smoking. Brown one roast on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet. Repeat with 2 teaspoons oil and remaining roast. Cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add garlic, fennel, coriander, paprika, oregano, and remaining ¼ cup oil to food processor. Process, scraping down sides of bowl, to a smooth paste, about 30 seconds. Add pepper. Pulse to combine, 2 to 3 pulses. Using 5 pieces of twine per roast, tie each roast crosswise, at equal intervals, into loaf shape. Place roasts on wire rack in rimmed baking sheet. Rub evenly with spice paste. Roast for 2 to 2½ hours to 125°F for medium rare or 130°F for medium. Remove from oven. Leave on wire rack. Tent loosely with foil. Let rest 30 to 40 minutes. Raise oven temperature to 500°F. Remove foil from roasts. Cut and discard twine. Return roasts to oven. Cook until roasts are well browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Place on cutting board. Slice ¼-inch thick. Serves 8–10.

Recipe Notes

Wine Recommendation—Tassel Ridge® 20th Anniversary Iowa Red

Tassel Ridge® 20th Anniversary Iowa Red is a beautiful deep red with the aroma of dusty raspberry and big raspberry flavors with light acidity and astringency. Made from Verona, Crimson Pearl, and Petite Pearl grapes grown in our Iowa Vineyard, Tassel Ridge® 20th Anniversary Iowa Red will pair with steaks, roasts, and other fully flavored meats. Serve at room temperature. Store at 55° F.