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.

Jafar7i Iqbal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These roast potatoes are now a staple in my kitchen.


Kobby Amount
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These roast potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Kops Dhlamini
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make these roast potatoes whenever I want.


Ferdous Hossen
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These roast potatoes are a great way to use up leftover potatoes. They're also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Asif Sheikh
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I've tried many roast potato recipes, but this one is the best. The potatoes are always crispy and flavorful.


Shweta aryal Basnet
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These roast potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mhiz Ifeoluwa
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I'm not a great cook, but even I was able to make these roast potatoes. They were delicious!


R P
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I made these roast potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Farok Vai
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These roast potatoes are a great addition to any meal. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Shreesh Rai
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I've never been a fan of roast potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so good!


porosme s
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These potatoes were the star of our Sunday roast. Everyone loved them.


Paul Monroe
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My new go-to roast potato recipe.


Lauren Rossano
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Delicious and easy to make.


SulimanBut Khan
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Perfect roast potatoes!


Alihamza Asadali
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These roast potatoes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Elizabeth Coleman
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I followed the recipe exactly and my roast potatoes turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and crispy, and they tasted delicious.


Khaja Mainu
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, I was able to make a delicious and impressive side dish.


abdallah mohamed
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I've tried many roast potato recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing.


Mukamamuene
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These roast potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like I like them.


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