Roast potatoes

[jeanyb]

What's the best variety of potato for roast potatoes - crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside....... anyone any tips for the perfect roast spud??
Many thanks

[Uriah Heep]

I agree with most of the previous methods. However, why not give the good old Kerrs Pink a try.

There is bound to be a regional variation as to what is best with the Scots and Irish prefering a dry potato and the English eating what can only be described as wallpaper paste.

Regards to all from the potato inspector.

[yozzer111]

part boil potatoes{mari piper} drain place in roasting tin for 45mns turning a couple of times cover potatoes with you cooking fat.beautiful

[Terryrist]

HackneyDemon, You seem like a man of culinary wisdom! Can I par-boil the Keggies, cool, toss in seasoned and very hot beef dripping until totally covered, leave until Christmas day then pop them into a roasting tray of more v hot dripping and finish off. All to save time and effort on Cristmas day?

[Terryrist]

Hackneydemon, you sound like a man of wisdom! Would I get good results if I par-boiled the Keggis, cooled, tossed in v hot and seasoned beef dripping, stored in the fridge for 2 days then roasted in v hot dripping for about 45 mins? All to save time and effort on Christmas day...