Perfect Roast Potatoes Recipe

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Perfect Roast Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs floury potatoes, peeled
  • 4 -6 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp drippings or 2 tbsp lard
  • salt , to taste

Directions:

  1. Cut your peeled potatoes into chunks, approximately the size of an egg.
  2. Par-boil them in salted water for about 8 minutes.
  3. Set aside and leave to cool completely.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6.
  5. Pour the oil and dripping into a large roasting tin and place in the hot oven to heat.
  6. Rough up the sides of the potatoes by scratching them with a fork and season with salt.
  7. When the oil is hot, carefully place the potatoes in a single layer in the oil.
  8. Baste or turn over immediately, so they are coated with oil on all sides.
  9. Roast for 45 minutes, turning at least once.
  10. After that time, it's up to you to decide whether they are crispy enough or whether to give them another 15 minutes.
  11. Drain of fat and place on paper towels to absorb more access fat.
  12. Season again with salt before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 103.59 Kcal (434 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.67g 18%
Cholesterol 3.23mg 1%
Sodium 17.44mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 885.37 Kcal (3707 kJ)
Calories from fat 897.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 99.73g 18%
Cholesterol 27.62mg 1%
Sodium 149.06mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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