My Bestest Roast Potatoes
Serves: 6–8
8 desiree, sebago, maris piper or russet potatoes (approx. 2kg)
1½ tsp salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, lard or tallow
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
2. Wash the potatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large stockpot, cover with cold water and add the salt. Place over medium heat and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium–low and simmer for 5 mins to parboil them. Strain in a colander and leave for a couple of minutes to let all the steam off — this is key. They must be dry before
