Beef Tallow Roasted Potatoes (Printable)

Potatoes roasted in beef tallow to achieve crispy edges and a fluffy inside with savory notes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

→ Fats

02 - 1/3 cup beef tallow (75 g)

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven to heat.
02 - Place potato chunks in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 8–10 minutes until edges are just tender.
03 - Drain potatoes thoroughly, return to empty pot, and shake gently to roughen edges for crispiness.
04 - Melt beef tallow over low heat in a small saucepan. Add smashed garlic and herbs if using, infuse for 1–2 minutes, then remove garlic.
05 - Carefully remove hot baking sheet from oven. Pour half the melted tallow onto the sheet, tilting to coat evenly.
06 - Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining tallow and season with salt and pepper.
07 - Roast for 20 minutes. Flip potatoes and roast another 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
08 - Remove from oven, toss with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef tallow creates a depth of flavor you just cannot get from olive oil or butter
  • That roughened-edge trick makes them crispy in ways that feel like kitchen magic
02 -
  • Letting drained potatoes air dry for even five minutes makes a noticeable difference in final crispiness
  • The baking sheet must be genuinely hot before the potatoes touch it or you lose that instant sear
03 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or potatoes will steam instead of roast—use two sheets if necessary
  • The roughening step feels unnecessary but it's actually the key to maximum surface area and crispiness
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