what do you roast your potatoes in?

[LadyPenelope]

The MN cooks were such stars with inspiration for my Xmas Eve dinner that I thought I'd try another one...
Cannot buy lard in Singapore so I was planning on roasting potatoes and parsnips in sunflower oil. Is this going to taste any good? Any other ideas gratefully received. Thought I could try and add some turkey fat for flavour?

we use sunflower oil and it is fine ! And yes - use the juices from the turkey to add flavour.

the oven.....

that was fast. Thanks! Don't do roasties normally but LOVE them so want them to turn out well!

round the turkey

then more in a roasting tin with pre-heated olive oil

what about coating them with a mustard mixture for a nice little kick

I cook my roasties underneath the cooking chicken or joint - Jamie Oliver style. Gives them lots of flavour according to DH. I have no idea as I do my separate with olive oil and rosemary - as I don't eat meat.

I used Sunflower Oil too. I think a lot of how they turn out depends on the type of spud - if you want crispy ones uses a floury/crumbly one and a high-ish temp.

anyone tried goosefat? have read it's meant to be good.don't know if its worth trying.

Yes - have used goose fat and they are fab but v. fattening - but who cares

I useolive oil and olive spread. Add a little salt and pepper

oh i don't car about the fattening thing at xmas!!! might buy a tin of it when i do the shop tonight then.

Damn, I was going to say the oven too...

goose fatand king edwards for xmas
or thick chicken bouillon (spuds go too soggy for my liking in the same tin as meat) mixed with hot olive or sunflower oil and then fluffed spuds put onto the hot tray
perfect every time.

Olive oil or sunflower oil - but that's because I'm vegetarian so won't cook them under a roast. My dh would much prefer something like goose fat.

I don't know why but the thought of goose fat makes me feel really sick [yuk]