How to Roast Potatoes in Goose Fat

Boil potatoes with aromatics, drain, and roast in hot goose fat until fluffy inside and golden-brown and crunchy outside.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 340.8 kcals 2045 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.5 grams 285 grams
Fat 14.7 grams 88.2 grams
Protein 5.3 grams 31.5 grams
Cook Time
47 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

NutsSeeds
1
sprig
1
sprig
6
cloves
Garlic
roughly bashed
1
piece
0.5
tbsp
1
tsp
Sea Salt
to taste
OilsFats
90
ml
Goose Fat
6 tablespoons
Vegetables
1.5
kg
Potatoes
King Edward or Maris Piper, peeled and halved or quartered

Steps

  • Peel and halve the potatoes, ensuring all pieces are a similar size.
  • Place potatoes in a saucepan with rosemary, garlic, bay, and peppercorns.
  • Cover with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and allow them to steam dry in a colander for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Heat the goose fat in a roasting tin in the oven for 5 minutes until very hot.
  • Carefully add the potatoes and aromatics to the hot fat and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the tin and gently squash the potatoes to increase surface area.
  • Roast for another 20 minutes until the potatoes are golden-brown and crisp.
  • Discard the aromatics, season with salt, and serve.