Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I tested 5 different ways to cook roast potatoes to see which one actually gives the best results. From skipping the parboil entirely to adding bicarbonate of soda, squashing them, and even coating them in semolina… some worked better than others.

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00:00 Intro
00:31 No Parboil Roast Potatoes
04:09 Vinegar Spray Roast Potatoes
09:05 Bicarbonate of Soda Roast Potatoes
12:49 Smash Roast Potatoes
15:19 Semolina Roast Potatoes (Oil vs Duck Fat)
20:17 Final Results & Best Method

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