How to cook a roast?

[Nessie]

I have been given a huge joint of sirloin and am getting conflicting advice on how to cook it!
So come on all you budding Nigella's out there - help me not disappoint my kids - again!!!!

[MightyMouth]

I have an ancient cookbook that is my bible.....hang on.....


2oz Butter, stand in tin (the sirloin, not you) and brush with butter then pour remaining butter in tin. Put in the centre of a hot oven (230C/450F, Gas 8), immediately reduce to 180C/350F, Gas 4......roast for required time (20 mins per !lb plus 20 mins over). Baste frequently.

[Nessie]

No foil???

[MightyMouth]

Nope. I was always told to use foil means you really are steaming it and it needs roasting, not steaming.

[lisalh]

Try the BBC good food site- they are my latest Gurus when it comes to food advice

[Theresa]

I always use foil as I am feart it will dry out if I don't :035:

[MightyMouth]

Thats what the constant basting is for. I have just never put foil on beef, chicken yes, beef no. Just looked at the BBC good food guide and their method is the same.

[MightyMouth]

I might add though that we are not posh enough for sirloin.....chipolata sausages is the closest we get to beef these days!!

[Meerkat]

I'm with MM on this - NO FOIL

[Fluffy]

oh,stick the bugger in a slow roaster for 6 hours,then serve melting hot!!!!!!! ugh!!! don,t do steak meself,,too much likeness with crocodile,,but it,s meant to be as tender as a new borns peachy cheek!!!!!!!!!!!! hohohohohohooo xxx