PROPER BRITISH ROAST POTATOES

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A true British classic handed down from generation to generation, the backbone of Sunday Lunch all over the UK. Can be served with traditional roast meat. It is worth experimenting with the shapes of the potato, e.g. balls, squares, even hedgehogs!

Provided by Jon Perkins

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 -1 1/2 lb king edward potato
1 teaspoon salt
100 g lard (or vegetable oil)
2 liters water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
  • Place lard or oil in roasting tin and put in middle rack of oven.
  • Boil Kettle.
  • Peel potatoes.
  • Chop into quarters (approx 4 cm cubes).
  • Par Boil potatoes for 10 minutes with salt.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander.
  • Shake potatoes until edges are furry (approx 15 seconds).
  • Remove roasting tin from oven.
  • Carefully place potatoes into hot fat of roasting tin; WARNING, This step is requires caution as fat is at 220°C.
  • Place roasting tin, with potatoes back in the oven and cook for 35-45 minutes depending on the size of your potato pieces.
  • After 20 minutes turn the potatoes so browning occurs on a different side.
  • Potatoes should be crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.

Qaqamba Lamana
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my roast potatoes came out soggy. Maybe I didn't cook them long enough?


martaa. b
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These roast potatoes were a bit bland. I think I'll add more salt and pepper next time.


Cynthia Chanzu
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I found that the potatoes took a little longer to cook than the recipe said. But they were worth the wait.


tear gamer
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These roast potatoes were a bit too crispy for my taste, but they were still good.


Medo Moharam
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Crispy and flavorful. Just what I was looking for.


Monster Moy
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These roast potatoes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jimallo Bandong
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I've made these roast potatoes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite.


Hussain soomro Hussain soomro
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These roast potatoes were a great addition to my Sunday roast. They were crispy and flavorful.


Aswin Panthi
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My family loved these roast potatoes. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Muharram Shaikh
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I made these roast potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


pedal 50
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These were the best roast potatoes I've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe!


Joshim Ahmed
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Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Just how I like them.


Ali Ahemad
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Perfect roast potatoes!


mah ide
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These roast potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Shopan Ahammed
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I'm not usually a fan of roast potatoes, but these were really good. The crispy skin and fluffy inside were the perfect combination.


Mai Esmael
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These potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Medi jones
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I've tried many roast potato recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The potatoes were so flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Inusah Razak
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These roast potatoes were absolutely delicious! The outside was crispy and golden brown, while the inside was fluffy and soft. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


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