Jamie Oliver’s roast potato hack makes the ultimate crispy roasties & saves you time on Christmas Day
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Roast potatoes are a much-loved staple in a traditional Christmas dinner. A good chef will find it easy to perfect their crispy outer skin and soft, fluffy middle. And luckily Jamie Oliver is on hand with all the tips and tricks you need to achieve potato perfection.
![[Jamie's potatoes came out golden and crisp.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jamie-and-his-potato.png?strip=all&w=960)
He’s teamed up with Channel 4 to present ‘Jamie’s Time-Saving Christmas Roast Hacks’. Jamie starts by advising on which variety of potato to buy: “When it comes to the humble potato, I buy the Maris Piper, it’s brilliant.”. Don’t fear if your local supermarket's shelves have been swept - you can also use King Edwards.
![[The celebrity chef added a tasty mix of garlic and rosemary to his veg.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Cooked-potatoes.png?strip=all&w=960)
“I peel these, I keep them whole and I par-boil them in salted boiling water for 15 minutes.”. Jamie then allows the potatoes to sit in the colander and drain. “Now the first part of the recipe is just that. “Having that residual moisture just steaming away is really, really important.”.
![[Jamie explained to viewers how choice of fat affects flavour and texture.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fats-and-oils.png?strip=all&w=960)
Jamie then goes on to explain how your choice of fat will affect your roastie: “Butter gives an amazing sweetness and richness. “Turkey fat gives a stocky, depth of flavour. “Olive oil is just fantastic, you get that peppery grassiness.”. In the video, Jamie chooses to use a blend of all three fats.
He adds a drizzle of olive oil and a knob of butter to his cooking tray, with just a little bit of turkey fat. He allows his fats to warm by popping the tray on the hob, before topping with a few sprigs of rosemary. He then adds some fresh garlic cloves - but leaves their skins on to protect them.
