BRITISH FOOD Traditional Roast Potatoes Recipe British Cooking

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine is lower in saturated fat, and vegetable oil is more economical.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Cut the potatoes in half, either horizontally or vertically, to increase surface area.

Place the potato halves into a pot with their peels and cover with cold water.

Add about 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and bring to a boil.

Boil the potatoes for about 8 minutes until slightly tender.

Carefully drain the water from the pot.

In a large baking tray, add 125 grams of lard and 125 grams of beef dripping, and place it in the oven to heat until very hot.

Once the fats are hot and bubbling, carefully add the boiled potatoes to the tray.

Spoon the hot fat over the potatoes to coat them.

Return the tray to the oven and roast for about 40 minutes, turning the potatoes occasionally until they are golden and crispy.

Check for doneness by looking for a brown color on the bottom before flipping the potatoes.

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