Foolproof roast potatoes
A big roasting tin of crusty roast potatoes always invokes a positive response. Everyone loves them. They are easy to achieve but I still get asked over and over for the secret of crunchy golden roasties.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
60
MINUTES
Ingredients
2kg large floury potatoes, quartered
75ml olive oil or 75g duck or goose fat
Method
Carefully place the potatoes into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook for seven minutes. Drain and shake the potatoes in the dry saucepan with the lid on to rough up the edges so the potatoes crisp up well in the oven. Leave them to dry fully.
Heat the oil or fat in a roasting tray on the hob. When hot, toss the potatoes in the fat, coating well. Sprinkle with sea salt and put in the oven with the turkey (at 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4) for 30 -60 minutes, depending on the size.
For perfection, potatoes should be similar in size and shape.
