Roast potatoes are a staple of many Sunday dinners, but achieving the perfect crispy texture with a fluffy interior can be a challenge. Jack Stein, the talented son of renowned chef Rick Stein, has shared his family’s secret to creating roast potatoes with irresistibly crispy skins. This simple yet effective method has become a favorite for anyone seeking to elevate their potato game.
Rick Stein’s son, Jack, has shared his recipe for the “perfect” roast potatoes with a “crispier skin” on the British TV show This Morning. Here’s a summary of the key steps:
Jack Stein’s Crispy Roast Potatoes Ingredients:
- 1kg Maris Piper potatoes
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Duck fat to season (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Steps to cook Crispy Roast Potatoes
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Boil the potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain and roughen: Drain the potatoes in a colander and gently shake them to roughen the edges. This will help create a crispier crust.
- Preheat the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas Mark 6). Heat a large roasting pan in the oven.
- Roast the potatoes: Remove the hot pan from the oven and drizzle with vegetable oil. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Roast for about 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Season and serve: Season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of duck fat (optional). Serve hot.
Tips for Extra Crispy Potatoes:
- Choose the right potatoes: Maris Piper potatoes are a good choice for roast potatoes as they have a high starch content, which helps them to crisp up.1
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Make sure there’s enough space between the potatoes in the pan so that they can crisp up evenly.
- Get the timing right: The key to perfectly crispy roast potatoes is to parboil them until they are just tender, then roast them at a high temperature until they are golden brown and crispy.
By following these steps, you can achieve perfectly crispy roast potatoes, just like Rick Stein’s!
Jack Stein’s crispy roast potato recipe is more than just a side dish; it’s a family tradition passed down and perfected over generations. Whether it’s a Sunday roast or a holiday feast, these potatoes are sure to be the star of your meal.
Jack Stein’s Crispy Roast Potatoes: A Family Secret
Description
Roast potatoes are a staple of many Sunday dinners, but achieving the perfect crispy texture with a fluffy interior can be a challenge. Jack Stein, the talented son of renowned chef Rick Stein,
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 194kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Trans Fat 1g
- Sodium 304mg13%
- Potassium 847mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 4g8%
- Vitamin C 42 mg
- Calcium 26 mg
- Iron 2 mg
- Niacin 2 mg
- Folate 34 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1 mg
- Phosphorus 212 mg
- Magnesium 49 mg
- Copper 0.2 mg
- Manganese 0.3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Nutrition Facts: For 1 serving of crispy roast potatoes (217g)
