Ingredients

• 2kg (4lb 8oz) potatoes, peeled and cut into 8cm (3in) chunks
• 150ml (¼ pt) sunflower oil
• 25g (1oz) butter
• 100g (3½oz) smoked streaky bacon, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, freshly chopped

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5. Put potatoes in a pan of lightly salted cold water, cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5–6 mins until the edges are soft.
2. Drain into a colander and shake to slightly roughen up the edges. Put the oil and butter in a roasting pan and heat for 3–4 mins in the oven. Add the potatoes in a single layer and coat in the oil.
3. Roast in the oven for 30 mins. Scatter over the bacon and cook for another 30 mins. Season with salt and sprinkle over fresh parsley.

Notes