Classic Roast Potatoes Food

PERFECT TRADITIONALLY ENGLISH ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and quarter potatoes.
• Place in a saucepan with water and a pinch of the salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer them for 5-6 mins to slightly soften.
• Meanwhile preheat your oven to 400°F.
• When the potatoes have simmered drain them thoroughly in a colander shaking to roughen edges.
• Let sit for a few mins to dry.
• Pour just enough vegetable oil into a roasting pan (large enough to allow space around the potatoes) to cover bottom and heat in oven for a few minutes.
• Gently place potatoes into the hot oil and coat them with it evenly.
• Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the potatoes.
• Every so often baste the potatoes in the oil to prevent drying (try not to move potatoes).
• Turn potatoes once or twice (no more) halfway through (after 20 mins or so) to ensure even cooking.
• Cook for 30-60 mins until gold and crispy (observe closely once near end).

ROASTED POTATOES AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Cut 1 1/2 pounds large red-skinned potatoes lengthwise into eighths. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 3 sprigs rosemary, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Put cut-side down on the hot baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. Flip the mixture and roast 10 more minutes.
• Serves: 4 Calories:196 Total Fat: 7 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 4 grams Total carbohydrates: 31 grams Sugar: 4 grams Fiber: 4 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 134 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

ULTIMATE ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Put a roasting tin in the oven (one big enough to take the potatoes in a single layer) and heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
• Peel 1kg potatoes and cut each into 4 even-sized pieces if they are medium size, 2-3 if smaller (5cm pieces).
• Drop the potatoes into a large pan and pour in enough water to barely cover them.
• Add salt, then wait for the water to boil. As soon as the water reaches a full rolling boil, lower the heat, put your timer on and simmer the potatoes uncovered, reasonably vigorously, for 2 mins.
• Meanwhile, put 100g duck or goose fat or 100ml olive oil into the hot roasting tin and heat it in the oven for a few mins, so it's really hot.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander then shake the colander back and forth a few times to fluff up the outsides.
• Sprinkle with 2 tsp flour and give another shake or two so they are evenly and thinly coated.
• Carefully put the potatoes into the hot fat - they will sizzle as they go in - then turn and roll them around so they are coated all over.
• Spread them in a single layer making sure they have plenty of room.
• Roast the potatoes for 15 mins, then take them out of the oven and turn them over.
• Roast for another 15 mins and turn them over again. Put them back in the oven for another 10-20 mins, or however long it takes to get them really golden and crisp. The colouring will be uneven, which is what you want.
• Scatter with Maldon salt and serve straight away.

CLASSIC POT ROAST FOR THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons broth until smooth. Add remaining broth, tomato paste, potatoes, carrots, onion, and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Season roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and rub with garlic. Place on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on high until roast is fork-tender, 5 hours (or 8 hours on low).
• Transfer roast to a cutting board; thinly slice against the grain. Place vegetables in a serving dish; skim fat from pan juices, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve, if desired. Serve roast and vegetables drizzled with juices.

CLASSIC OVEN ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. a large, heavy baking dish add the olive oil and butter, then place casserole in the oven while preheating.
• 2. Peel and cut the potatoes in half lengthwise then cut each piece in half crosswise and into bite-sized pieces.
• 3. Remove casserole from oven, add the potatoes, garlic and spices, mixing well to evenly coat all potatoes with the oil/butter mixture and spices.
• 4. Return to oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes,until the potatoes are deeply golden, stirring every 15 minutes. Serve while still hot and crispy.

POT ROAST WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season roast all over with salt and pepper, then add roast to pot and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer roast to cutting board (or plate), add onions to pan and saute until they begin to brown, about 4 - 5 minutes, adding in garlic during last minute.
• Return roast to pan, pour beef broth and optional red wine over roast. Add thyme, rosemary and bay leaf to broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover pot with lid and transfer to oven and cook 2 hours.
• Remove from oven, add carrots and potatoes to pot and season with salt and pepper. Cover pot and return to oven and cook 1 - 1 1/2 hours longer until roast and veggies are tender.
• Remove roast and shred or cut into large pieces, while removing fat, then return to pot. Remove bay leaf and herb sprigs. Serve warm.

CLASSIC POT ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
• Season the chuck roast with the Kosher salt, pepper and thyme.
• Add the canola oil to a pan and heat. When it ripples and is hot add in the roast and brown, deeply, for 4-5 minutes on each side (or if you can, brown in your slow cooker).
• Add carrots, potatoes, garlic and beef broth and cook for 3 - 3 1/2 hours.

CLASSIC ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Peel the potatoes and halve lengthways.
• Place in a saucepan and cover with cold, salted water.
• Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Drain in a colander and leave to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before shaking the colander gently.
• This will begin to break down the edge of the potatoes.
• These slightly rough edges will become crisp and crunchy during the roasting.
• Heat a frying pan with 1/4 inch of oil or melted lard.
• Once it's hot, the potatoes can be lightly rolled in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
• Fry the potatoes in the oil, turning occasionally until completely golden brown.
• Now transfer the potatoes to a roasting pan.
• Pour some of the cooking oil into the pan (approx. 1/8 inch deep), sprinkle the potatoes with salt and roast in the oven for 30 minutes before turning in the pan.
• Roast for another 30 minutes.
• Remove the crispy roast potatoes from the pan and serve.
• A knob of butter can be melted over the potatoes to enrich the crispy roast taste.
• For an ultra-crispy finish, increase the cooking time to 1 1/2 hours, turning the potatoes in the pan halfway through.