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Perfect Christmas Roast Potatoes
Crispy, ultra‑fluffy roast potatoes made with low‑starch Agra potatoes, soaked overnight, boiled until soft, then roasted in a 50/50 duck and goose fat blend. Finished with a burst of fresh garlic and fine sea salt, these potatoes are the ultimate festive side dish.
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Critical Success Points
- • Soaking potatoes overnight to remove excess starch
- • Boiling until very soft but not falling apart
- • Steam‑drying to create a rough surface
- • Heating the duck/goose fat to near smoke point before coating
- • Roasting without excessive turning to preserve ridges
Safety Warnings
- • Hot fat can reach temperatures above its smoke point – wear kitchen gloves and keep a lid nearby.
- • Never leave the hot fat unattended; it can ignite.
- • Use oven mitts when handling the hot roasting tray.
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