Simple Top Sirloin Roast

·        Top sirloin roast
·       
2-3 cloves garlic, slivered, optional
·       
salt and pepper to taste
·       
½ to 1 ½ cup red wine

Heat oven to 475˚F. 

Place roast in a small roasting pan.  Cut small slits into the meat and insert garlic, if using.  Season well with salt and pepper.  Roast for 30 minutes.  With meat in oven, reduce heat to 325˚F and roast for about 10-12 minutes/pound.  Meat temperature should read 125-130˚F for medium rare on an instant-read thermometer (140˚F for medium).

Remove roast from pan and allow it to rest at least 20 minutes before carving.  Pour off any excess fat from roasting pan.  Deglaze the pan by adding  the wine over high heat.  Scrape any brown bits with a wooden spoon.  Reduce the liquid by half.  Pour into a gravy boat and serve with the roast.