Goose fat for roast potatoes

[EmmaG]

Does anybody else use goose fat for roasting their potatoes in? Last year I saw so many cookery programs recommend goose fat that I thought I would have a go, boyfriend said it was a waste of money....that was until he tasted the potatoes, guess what he says this year, don't forget the goose fat!!!! :-D :-D :-D :roll:

[Mags]

I like to use beef dripping for my potatoes......never tried goose fat....

[Kazz]

Now I looked at goose fat the other day did it really make a difference to the roasties?

[Fran]

Like Mags, I always use beef dripping. Will give goose fat a go if it really is good :D

[EmmaG]

It is wonderful!!!!! I normally use lard but the potatoes seem to come out lighter with a slightly sweeter taste. I would recommend people give it a try! :)

[bobbie3917]

i just put mine in with what ever meat i am cooking at the time
would like to try it if its that good
does it cost alot?

[EmmaG]

Oh and parsnips are really nice roasted in it as well :)

[bobbie3917]

well i might give it a try then :D

[Kazz]

Me too, I'll be in the goose fat queue:-D

[Donna]

Roast potatoes roasted in ANYTHING are yummy!!:p

[dinahsmum]

Now this is where I'm boring and do mine with a drizzle of olive oil only. Years of vegetarianism I think .............

[EmmaG]

I like my potatoes in olive oil!!! unfortunately my boyfriend doesn't :( so we used to use lard, until we used the goose fat

[Mags]

I love roast parsnips too......grrr I'm feeling hungry now!:roll:

[EmmaG]

Sorry Mags...I know have an internet chocolate on me...... :)

[Mags]

:lol: ...throw it this way Emma!:-D

[EmmaG]

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[Mags]

http://bestsmileys.com/eating1/6.gif got it Emma....thanks!:lol:

[EmmaG]

lol I hope that didn't make you sick!!!! lol

[Mags]

No....actually they are rather moreish!:lol:

[EmmaG]

They look rather big!!!!

[Mags]

There's an answer to that Emma but I won't say it:-D

[EmmaG]

.... :-D :-D :shock:

[Fran]

:smt005 :smt005 :smt005

[Kim]

I love roasties, but only ever use olive oil, as my teenage kids are both vegetarians!

[Mags]

I bought a tin of goose fat today ready for the Christmas roasties:-D
It is quite expensive though isn't it!:shock:

[EmmaG]

Yes Mags it is quite expensive I think I pay about £2.99 per tin. When I cook for just the two of us I only use half a tin. I also use it a couple of times as well, mind you last time I cooked roasties in it the potatoes just seemed to suck up all of the fat :shock: They were lovely and crispy though, and I find goose fat very very light so they don't seem to be very greasy :)

[Fran]

I bought a tin of goose fat today ready for the Christmas roasties:-D
It is quite expensive though isn't it!:shock:

Did you get that in Sainsbury's Mags?

[Mags]

I paid about £2.99 as well Emma. Can't wait to try it out at Christmas....I've got 7 for Christmas dinner and I'm not going to mention the goose fat until after......just to see if anyone notices anything different!:-D
Yes I got it in Sainsburys....can't say I had ever noticed before you mentioned it!

[EmmaG]

Oh Mags I am sure they will all love your light crispy roasties

as long as you don't use baking potatoes:-D

[Mags]

I usually use Kind Edwards or Maris Piper for my roasties!