Ingredients for Best Roast Potatoes Ever
- 2 lbs (900g) Maris Piper, King Edward, or Desiree potatoes
- Vegetable Shortening
- 2 fresh bay leaves (optional)
- Sea salt to taste
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How to Make Best Roast Potatoes Ever
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), Gas Mark 6.
- Peel approximately 2 lbs (900g) of potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 2-inch chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Immediately drain the boiling water. This step isn't about cooking the potatoes; it's about pre-heating them for faster, crispier roasting. Return the potatoes to the hot saucepan and shake vigorously to dry them completely over the heat for 1-2 minutes.
- While potatoes are drying, slide a large baking tray into the oven to preheat for a few minutes. Add 4 tablespoons of vegetable fat (duck fat or goose fat recommended) to the hot, dried potatoes and toss to coat.
- Toss the potatoes in the melted fat until they are shiny and completely coated.
- Carefully remove the hot baking tray from the oven (use oven mitts!). Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the hot baking tray.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning and basting halfway through cooking.
- Add 2 fresh bay leaves (optional) 15 minutes before the potatoes are done.
- To serve, carefully lift the potatoes from the baking tray with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle generously with sea salt to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
20g
Carbs
13g