The Perfect Roast Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1kg Maris Piper Potatoes
  • 4 Tablespoons Goose Fat
  • A whole Head of Garlic
  • Bunch of Thyme
  • Bunch of Rosemary

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F.
  • Peel your potatoes and cut into quarters. Add them to a pan of boiling water with a large pinch of salt. Parboil for 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, add 4 tablespoons of goose fat to a roasting tray. Place tray in the oven for 10 minutes, just so the fat can melt and heat through.
  • Drain your potatoes, and then re-add to the pan. Place a lid on top, and then give them a good shake. Remove the lid. The outside of the potatoes should be nice and fluffy. This is KEY to the crispiness.
  • Pour your fluffy potatoes into the roast tray. Add 10-12 whole cloves of garlic (skin on), a large handful of rosemary, a large handful of thyme, a big pinch of salt and some pepper. Toss everything together, and then place the potatoes in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Next key part - the mid-cook tossing. Every 25 minutes, you need to remove the roasting tray from the oven, and gently turn the potatoes in the goose fat. This will ensure a nice even golden outside.
  • Once the potatoes are gold all over, remove from the oven. Serve with some salt sprinkled on top and enjoy!