Roast Potatoes
1 hr 52 min · 30 min active · makes ~1.3 kg · Medium · British
Roast Potatoes
The benchmark roast potato: crisp, shatteringly golden on the outside and fluffy within. Maris Pipers are par-boiled until their edges begin to roughen, then tossed in hot goose fat with flaked sea salt, black pepper, rosemary, and bruised garlic before a long, high roast. The result is deeply savoury and richly flavoured — the kind of potato that anchors a Sunday table.
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 52 min
ACTIVE TIME
30 min
QUANTITY
~1.3 kg
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
British
Who’s eating
A
Ingredients0/8
Tools0/8
Ingredients0/8 gathered · 4 servings
1.2kg
3clove
2piece
as needed
1tsp
80g
1tsp
freshly ground0.5tsp
| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.2kg | — | — | ||
| 2 | 3clove | — | — | ||
| 3 | 2piece | — | — | ||
| 4 | as needed | — | — | ||
| 5 | 1tsp | — | — | ||
| 6 | 80g | — | — | ||
| 7 | 1tsp | — | — | ||
| 8 | 0.5tsp | freshly ground | — |
Tools8 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure28 steps
1 of 28
Preheat
220°C conventional (200°C fan)
220°C
⏱ 15 min
2 of 28
Peel the maris Piper potatoes
Maris Piper potatoes · 1.2 kg
⏱ 3 min
ResultPeeled potatoes4 of 28
Bruise the 3 garlic cloves
Garlic clove · 3 clove
⏱ 1 min
ResultBruised garlic clovesused in step 215 of 28
Chop the 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
pick leaves from 2 sprigs
Fresh rosemary sprigs · 2 piece
⏱ 2 min
ResultChopped rosemaryused in step 217 of 28
Add the cold water to the saucepan
cover potatoes
Cold water · as needed
⏱ 1 min
ResultChopped Maris Piper potatoes and cold water8 of 28
Add salt
Salt · 1 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultSalted potato water9 of 28
Bring the salted potato water to a boil
rolling boil
high heat
⏱ 8 min
ResultBoiling potatoes10 of 28
Simmer the boiling potatoes
Look for
until edges are just beginning to soften
medium heat
⏱ 9 min
ResultParboiled potatoes11 of 28
Add the goose fat to the roasting tin
Goose fat · 80 g
⏱ 1 min
ResultGoose fat12 of 28
Preheat the roasting tin
fat shimmering and very hot
220°C
⏱ 5 min
ResultHot fat13 of 28
Drain the parboiled potatoes
⏱ 1 min
ResultDrained Maris Piper potatoes14 of 28
Transfer the drained Maris Piper potatoes into the large saucepan
⏱ 1 min
ResultDrained Maris Piper potatoes15 of 28
Heat the drained Maris Piper potatoes
to steam off excess moisture
low heat
⏱ 30s
ResultPotatoes with excess moisture steamed off16 of 28
Shake the potatoes with excess moisture steamed off
Look for
until surfaces are roughened and fluffy
⏱ 1 min
ResultRoughened potatoes17 of 28
Transfer the roughened potatoes from the large saucepan into the roasting tin
⏱ 1 min
ResultPotatoes coated in fat18 of 28
Toss the potatoes coated in fat
coat each piece in hot fat
⏱ 1 min
ResultFat-coated potatoes19 of 28
Add the flaked sea salt to the roasting tin
Flaked sea salt · 1 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultTossed Maris Piper potatoes and flaked sea salt20 of 28
Add black pepper
Black pepper · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultTossed Maris Piper potatoes and flaked sea salt and black pepper21 of 28
Scatter the bruised garlic cloves and chopped rosemary
and bruised garlic
⏱ 1 min
ResultTossed Maris Piper potato mixture22 of 28
Toss the maris Piper potato mixture
distribute evenly
⏱ 1 min
ResultPotatoes ready to roast23 of 28
Roast the potatoes ready to roast
Look for
until beginning to colour
220°C
⏱ 20 min
ResultPartially roasted potatoes24 of 28
Flip the partially roasted potatoes in the roasting tin
turn each potato
⏱ 2 min
ResultPartially roasted potatoes25 of 28
Roast the partially roasted potatoes
Look for
until deep golden and crisp
220°C
⏱ 20 min
ResultMostly roasted potatoes26 of 28
Add the mostly roasted potatoes to the roasting tin
lay whole rosemary sprig over potatoes
⏱ 30s
ResultRoasted Maris Piper potatoes27 of 28
Roast the maris Piper potatoes
Look for
until fragrant and golden
220°C
⏱ 5 min
ResultRoasted Maris Piper potatoes28 of 28
Transfer the roasted Maris Piper potatoes from the roasting tin onto the serving plate
to warmed serving dish; serve immediately
⏱ 1 min
ResultRoasted Maris Piper potatoesTotal Time1 hr 52 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 220°C | Preheat → 220°C conventional (200°C fan)⏱ 15 min |
| 2 | 1.2 kg | Peel the maris Piper potatoes⏱ 3 minResultPeeled potatoes | |
| 3 | Peeled potatoesstep 2 | Chop the peeled potatoes⏱ 2 minResultPotato chunksused in step 6 | |
| 4 | 3 clove | Bruise the 3 garlic cloves⏱ 1 minResultBruised garlic clovesused in step 21 | |
| 5 | 2 piece | Chop the 2 fresh rosemary sprigs → pick leaves from 2 sprigs⏱ 2 minResultChopped rosemaryused in step 21 | |
| 6 | Potato chunksstep 3 | Add the potato chunks to the saucepan⏱ 1 minResultPotato chunks | |
| 7 | as needed | Add the cold water to the saucepan → cover potatoes⏱ 1 minResultChopped Maris Piper potatoes and cold water | |
| 8 | 1 tsp | Add salt⏱ 30sResultSalted potato water | |
| 9 | — | high heat | Bring the salted potato water to a boil → rolling boil⏱ 8 minResultBoiling potatoes |
| 10 | — | medium heat | Simmer the boiling potatoesLook foruntil edges are just beginning to soften⏱ 9 minResultParboiled potatoes |
| 11 | 80 g | Add the goose fat to the roasting tin⏱ 1 minResultGoose fat | |
| 12 | — | 220°C | Preheat the roasting tin → fat shimmering and very hot⏱ 5 minResultHot fat |
| 13 | — | Drain the parboiled potatoes⏱ 1 minResultDrained Maris Piper potatoes | |
| 14 | — | Transfer the drained Maris Piper potatoes into the large saucepan⏱ 1 minResultDrained Maris Piper potatoes | |
| 15 | — | low heat | Heat the drained Maris Piper potatoes → to steam off excess moisture⏱ 30sResultPotatoes with excess moisture steamed off |
| 16 | — | Shake the potatoes with excess moisture steamed offLook foruntil surfaces are roughened and fluffy⏱ 1 minResultRoughened potatoes | |
| 17 | Roughened potatoesstep 16 | Transfer the roughened potatoes from the large saucepan into the roasting tin⏱ 1 minResultPotatoes coated in fat | |
| 18 | — | Toss the potatoes coated in fat → coat each piece in hot fat⏱ 1 minResultFat-coated potatoes | |
| 19 | 1 tsp | Add the flaked sea salt to the roasting tin⏱ 30sResultTossed Maris Piper potatoes and flaked sea salt | |
| 20 | 0.5 tsp | Add black pepper⏱ 30sResultTossed Maris Piper potatoes and flaked sea salt and black pepper | |
| 21 | Bruised garlic clovesstep 4 | Scatter the bruised garlic cloves and chopped rosemary → and bruised garlic⏱ 1 minResultTossed Maris Piper potato mixture | |
| Chopped rosemarystep 5 | |||
| 22 | — | Toss the maris Piper potato mixture → distribute evenly⏱ 1 minResultPotatoes ready to roast | |
| 23 | — | 220°C | Roast the potatoes ready to roastLook foruntil beginning to colour⏱ 20 minResultPartially roasted potatoes |
| 24 | — | Flip the partially roasted potatoes in the roasting tin → turn each potato⏱ 2 minResultPartially roasted potatoes | |
| 25 | — | 220°C | Roast the partially roasted potatoesLook foruntil deep golden and crisp⏱ 20 minResultMostly roasted potatoes |
| 26 | — | Add the mostly roasted potatoes to the roasting tin → lay whole rosemary sprig over potatoes⏱ 30sResultRoasted Maris Piper potatoes | |
| 27 | — | 220°C | Roast the maris Piper potatoesLook foruntil fragrant and golden⏱ 5 minResultRoasted Maris Piper potatoes |
| 28 | Roasted Maris Piper potatoesstep 27 | Transfer the roasted Maris Piper potatoes from the roasting tin onto the serving plate → to warmed serving dish; serve immediately⏱ 1 minResultRoasted Maris Piper potatoes | |
| Total Time | 1 hr 52 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 86% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 417kcal | |
| 7g | |
| 20g | |
| 6g | |
| 54g | |
| 2g | |
| 6g | |
| 1,180mg |
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british · Recipe
Roast Potatoes
The benchmark roast potato: crisp, shatteringly golden on the outside and fluffy within. Maris Pipers are par-boiled until their edges begin to roughen, then tossed in hot goose fat with flaked sea salt, black pepper, rosemary, and bruised garlic before a long, high roast. The result is deeply savoury and richly flavoured — the kind of potato that anchors a Sunday table.
Serves4
Total1 hr 52 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Maris Piper potatoes1.2 kg
- Garlic clove3 clove
- Fresh rosemary sprigs2 piece
- Cold wateras needed
- Salt1 tsp
- Goose fat80 g
- Flaked sea salt1 tsp
- Black pepper, freshly ground0.5 tsp
Tools
Large saucepanTongsRoasting tinChef's knifeConventional ovenSpatulaColanderPeeler
Method
1
Preheat → 220°C conventional (200°C fan)
220°C15 minConventional oven
2
Peel the maris Piper potatoes
3 minPeelerMaris Piper potatoes · 1.2 kg
3
Chop the peeled potatoes
Result · Potato chunks · used in step 6
2 minChefs knifePeeled potatoes · step 2
4
Bruise the 3 garlic cloves
Result · Bruised garlic cloves · used in step 21
1 minChefs knifeGarlic clove · 3 clove
5
Chop the 2 fresh rosemary sprigs → pick leaves from 2 sprigs
Result · Chopped rosemary · used in step 21
2 minChefs knifeFresh rosemary sprigs · 2 piece
6
Add the potato chunks to the saucepan
1 minLarge saucepanPotato chunks · step 3
7
Add the cold water to the saucepan → cover potatoes
1 minLarge saucepanCold water · as needed
8
Add salt
30sLarge saucepanSalt · 1 tsp
9
Bring the salted potato water to a boil → rolling boil
high heat8 minLarge saucepan
10
Simmer the boiling potatoesLook foruntil edges are just beginning to soften
medium heat9 minLarge saucepan
11
Add the goose fat to the roasting tin
1 minRoasting tinGoose fat · 80 g
12
Preheat the roasting tin → fat shimmering and very hot
220°C5 minRoasting tin
13
Drain the parboiled potatoes
1 minColander
14
Transfer the drained Maris Piper potatoes into the large saucepan
1 minSpatula
15
Heat the drained Maris Piper potatoes → to steam off excess moisture
low heat30sLarge saucepan
16
Shake the potatoes with excess moisture steamed offLook foruntil surfaces are roughened and fluffy
1 minLarge saucepan
17
Transfer the roughened potatoes from the large saucepan into the roasting tin
1 minTongsRoughened potatoes · step 16
18
Toss the potatoes coated in fat → coat each piece in hot fat
1 minTongs
19
Add the flaked sea salt to the roasting tin
30sRoasting tinFlaked sea salt · 1 tsp
20
Add black pepper
30sRoasting tinBlack pepper · 0.5 tsp
21
Scatter the bruised garlic cloves and chopped rosemary → and bruised garlic
1 minRoasting tinBruised garlic cloves · step 4Chopped rosemary · step 5
22
Toss the maris Piper potato mixture → distribute evenly
1 minTongs
23
Roast the potatoes ready to roastLook foruntil beginning to colour
220°C20 minConventional oven
24
Flip the partially roasted potatoes in the roasting tin → turn each potato
2 minTongs
25
Roast the partially roasted potatoesLook foruntil deep golden and crisp
220°C20 minConventional oven
26
Add the mostly roasted potatoes to the roasting tin → lay whole rosemary sprig over potatoes
30sRoasting tin
27
Roast the maris Piper potatoesLook foruntil fragrant and golden
220°C5 minConventional oven
28
Transfer the roasted Maris Piper potatoes from the roasting tin onto the serving plate → to warmed serving dish; serve immediately
Result · Roasted Maris Piper potatoes
1 minTongsRoasted Maris Piper potatoes · step 27
Printed 4 September 2026