Perfect Traditionally English Roast Potatoes Recipes

PROPER BRITISH ROAST POTATOES

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.

ENGLISH ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Parboil the potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes.
• 2. In a 375 degree F oven, heat a baking pan large enough to hold your potatoes without crowding. Just make sure it is heated well beforehand. This will help keep the potatoes from sticking to the pan.
• 3. After parboiling, drain the potatoes and let them stand for 5 minutes. Then toss the potatoes with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic.
• 4. Place the seasoned potatoes, garlic and oil to the hot baking pan. These should sizzle as they hit the pan.
• 5. Roast the potatoes for about 60-75 minutes or until they are nicely golden brown all over. turn the potatoes every 20 minutes or so. After the first 10 minutes, give the pan a shake to make sure the potatoes are not sticking to it. The roasted garlic may have to be removed before the potatoes are finished as it generally cooks faster.
• 6. Enjoy!..they are delicious.