
Few side dishes deliver the kind of satisfaction that comes from a genuinely crispy roast potato — shatteringly crunchy on the outside, fluffy and steaming within. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: real potatoes, real fat, real salt, real herbs. There are no flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, and no shortcuts that sneak in synthetic enhancers — just honest cooking technique doing all the heavy lifting. The trick is parboiling the chunks until the edges go ragged, then shaking them dry so the surface turns rough and shaggy before it ever hits the pan. That textured exterior, combined with screaming-hot duck fat or beef tallow, is what creates the deep golden crust that makes these so irresistible. Fresh rosemary or thyme and a few crushed garlic cloves round out the aroma in the most natural way possible. These are the kind of potatoes that disappear from the serving dish before you've even sat down.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the fat in a large rimmed baking sheet and set it in the oven while it preheats.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water by at least 1 inch, and add the kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a vigorous simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to look ragged and a knife tip meets slight resistance at the center — the potatoes should not be fully cooked through.
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