Christmas Super Fluffy Beef Fat Roast Potatoes
 
Christmas Super Fluffy Beef Fat Roast Potatoes
 
CHRISTMAS RECIPE

Christmas Super Fluffy Beef Fat Roast Potatoes

1hrs 45mins
easy
Servings: 6

Of all the trimmings on a Christmas table, the roast potatoes are, in my opinion, the most pivotal item. You want crispy, golden perfection on the outside and fluffy, cloud-like softness on the inside. Nail these, and nothing else really matters – they’ll steal the show every time. My secret? Beef fat. It transforms humble potatoes into rich, flavourful morsels that are almost too good to share. Yes, the oven will demand your attention, but the reward is worth every second. After all, what’s Christmas dinner without perfect roasties?

Written by Ros Heathcote Founder, Borough Broth

Ingredients

Grass-Fed Organic Beef Fat
£7.50
£7.50

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Parboil the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Add the potato chunks and parboil them for 10–12 minutes, until the edges start to soften but the potatoes are still firm in the centre.
  4. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then give them a good shake to roughen up the edges. This will help them get extra crispy when roasted.
  5. Heat the Beef Fat: While the potatoes are parboiling, place the beef fat in a large roasting tray and heat it in the oven for about 5–10 minutes until it's smoking hot.
  6. Toss the Potatoes in Hot Fat: Carefully remove the tray with the hot beef fat from the oven.
  7. Add the parboiled, roughened potatoes to the tray, tossing them gently to coat each piece in the hot fat. Be cautious, as the fat will be extremely hot.
  8. Season generously with salt, and optionally with pepper.
  9. Roast the Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 1–1.5 hours, turning them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness.
  10. The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside.
  11. Serve: Once fully roasted, transfer the crispy roast potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with a bit of extra salt if desired. Serve immediately.