English Style Roast Potatoes Recipes

PERFECT TRADITIONALLY ENGLISH ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and quarter potatoes.
• Place in a saucepan with water and a pinch of the salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer them for 5-6 mins to slightly soften.
• Meanwhile preheat your oven to 400°F.
• When the potatoes have simmered drain them thoroughly in a colander shaking to roughen edges.
• Let sit for a few mins to dry.
• Pour just enough vegetable oil into a roasting pan (large enough to allow space around the potatoes) to cover bottom and heat in oven for a few minutes.
• Gently place potatoes into the hot oil and coat them with it evenly.
• Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the potatoes.
• Every so often baste the potatoes in the oil to prevent drying (try not to move potatoes).
• Turn potatoes once or twice (no more) halfway through (after 20 mins or so) to ensure even cooking.
• Cook for 30-60 mins until gold and crispy (observe closely once near end).

ENGLISH ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• To prepare the chicken, lift the skin gently with a knife and insert some small pieces of butter and slices of lemon under the breast.
• Make a ball of the stuffing and place in the cavity. Tie the chicken together with a string. Lay 6 pieces of streaky smoked bacon over the chicken. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Rub salt and butter into the skin. Heat oil in roasting pan and put the chicken and the onion into it. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Baste the chicken thoroughly every 20 minutes. After 1 hour and 10 minutes remove the crispy bacon slices and place them on a dish for serving. Return the chicken to the oven for another 20 minutes.
• While the Chicken is cooking, start the gravy:
• To make stock, combine the giblets with a bay leaf and an onion in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Add carrot and peppercorns. When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a plate and keep warm. Put the roasting tin on heat and drain off fat with a spoon. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the juice. Keep stirring. When the juice is brown add the stock. Sieve the gravy to remove any lumps. Add a splash of white wine if desired.
• In a medium saucepan melt the butter and sweat the onions until translucent. Combine the chopped herbs, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, lemon juice and zest in a medium-mixing bowl. Add onions and mix thoroughly.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Parboil the potatoes. Coat them in flour. Put in a roasting tin with very hot sunflower oil. Roast for 30 minutes.

SWEDISH ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to approx 210C.
• Cut across the potatoes at around 1/8 inch intervals, slicing about 3/4's through the thickness of the potatoes.
• Put a baking tray on the hob and heat up the butter and olive oil until sizzling.
• Turn the potatoes in the fat well; arrange cut side up and again spoon over the fat.
• Sprinkle well with the sea salt and put in the oven for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes until the flesh is soft.

ENGLISH ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Parboil the potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes.
• 2. In a 375 degree F oven, heat a baking pan large enough to hold your potatoes without crowding. Just make sure it is heated well beforehand. This will help keep the potatoes from sticking to the pan.
• 3. After parboiling, drain the potatoes and let them stand for 5 minutes. Then toss the potatoes with the oil, salt, pepper and garlic.
• 4. Place the seasoned potatoes, garlic and oil to the hot baking pan. These should sizzle as they hit the pan.
• 5. Roast the potatoes for about 60-75 minutes or until they are nicely golden brown all over. turn the potatoes every 20 minutes or so. After the first 10 minutes, give the pan a shake to make sure the potatoes are not sticking to it. The roasted garlic may have to be removed before the potatoes are finished as it generally cooks faster.
• 6. Enjoy!..they are delicious.

ENGLISH STYLE ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Parboil the potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes. Drain and Let set for 5 minutes. Toss the potatoes in olive oil salt and pepper.
• 2. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Set a sheet pan in oven and get it hot. Place the potatoes on the sheet pan. Bake 90 minutes turning every 20 minutes.

ENGLISH ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the outside of the roast on all sides in the butter. After the roast is browned, add 1/2 cup water to the pan, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sage, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint onto the roast. Place onion and garlic into the pan if desired, and season with seasoning salt and red pepper flakes, if using.
• Cover the pot, and place the roast in the oven for 2 to 3 hours depending on how well done you prefer the meat to be. 2 hours for rare, and 3 for well done. Removed finished roast to a pan to keep warm.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet. Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Mix until a smooth paste is formed. Return to medium heat, and season with remaining sage and mint. Stir in the liquid from the roasting pan, and boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened. Remove from heat. Slice the roast and serve with gravy poured over the meat.