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Perfect Oven Roasted Potatoes

crispy on the outside and fluffy creamy on the inside, these potatoes are the perfect side dish!
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into 1" pieces
  • 2 tbsp beef tallow can use lard or olive oil
  • 3-4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs of your choice: I recommend rosemary, thyme, oregano. Basil & parsley are good too. or use 2 tsp dried herbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or throw in fresh garlic cloves after 15 minutes. Don't add the whole time or they'll burn.
  • salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste can also used seasoned salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  2. Scrub potatoes and chop into 1" pieces
  3. Soak potatoes in cold water from 20-60 minutes. Optional but highly recommended for optimal crispiness and fluffiness.
  4. Drain and dry them well.
  5. Melt the 2 tbsp tallow in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add the herbs and swirl to combine.
  6. Toss potatoes with the herbed tallow. Salt them to taste. Add cracked pepper.
  7. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until browned and tender.
  8. Taste test and finish with more salt if needed + freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

I prefer a combo of thyme and oregano with a little rosemary, but you could throw in parsley also or just finish off topped with chopped parsley. You can also top with fresh chives before serving.
You can also sprinkle a little paprika just before roasting.
Use garlic powder unless you want to add fresh garlic halfway through so it doesn't burn. 
I don't peel them because I like the rustic flavor, but you could peel if you like.

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