Goose Fat Roast Potatoes
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes are a classic British side dish where potatoes are parboiled, roughed up, then roasted in hot goose fat until the exterior is deeply golden and shatteringly crisp while the interior remains fluffy. The key ingredients are floury potatoes, goose fat, salt, and sometimes herbs like rosemary or thyme. This method is a cornerstone of a traditional British Sunday roast and is particularly popular during festive meals like Christmas dinner.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the generous amount of rendered goose fat used for roasting. It provides a good source of potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Selenium | 5 µg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the pursuit of the perfect roast potato is a serious culinary endeavor in the UK, with goose fat prized for its high smoke point and rich flavor that creates an exceptionally crispy crust. Nutritionally, while high in fat, goose fat is notable for containing a higher proportion of monounsaturated fats compared to some other animal fats.
