Prepare to revolutionize your side dish game with these mind-blowingly delicious Goose Fat Roasted Potatoes! If you've ever wondered how to transform ordinary potatoes into a crispy, golden masterpiece that will have your dinner guests begging for the recipe, you're in the right place. British cuisine has long held the key to potato perfection, and this recipe is about to prove exactly why. Get ready to experience a potato dish so incredible, it might just steal the spotlight from the main course!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup goose fat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). This high temperature ensures crispy, golden-brown potatoes with a crunchy exterior.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 2-3 inches in size. Uniform sizing helps ensure even cooking.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and parboil for 8-10 minutes until the edges start to soften and become slightly fluffy.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake them gently to roughen up the edges. This creates more surface area for crispy texture.
- Place the goose fat in a large roasting pan and put it in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to get extremely hot.
- Carefully remove the hot roasting pan and add the parboiled potatoes, turning them to coat completely in the hot goose fat.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring each potato is well-coated.
- Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on all sides.
- When done, the potatoes should be golden brown, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped rosemary just before serving for added aromatic flavor.
Tips
- Always start with cold, salted water when parboiling to ensure even cooking and perfect texture.
- The secret to ultimate crispiness is roughing up the potato edges - don't be afraid to shake that colander!
- Goose fat is the ultimate flavor enhancer, but if unavailable, duck fat or high-quality olive oil can be good substitutes.
- Use a heavy roasting pan that can get scorching hot to create the perfect crispy exterior.
- Turning the potatoes halfway through cooking ensures an even, golden-brown color on all sides.
- Fresh rosemary isn't just a garnish - it adds an incredible aromatic dimension to the dish.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the exterior to stay crisp while the inside remains fluffy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 270kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 15mg
