Ingredients

• 1.5kg/3lb 5oz potatoes
• 4 tbsp duck fat or olive oil, reserved
• 3 thyme
•   salt
•   pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Rinse the potatoes and pat dry with kitchen paper; do not peel. Cut into small chunks and dry well.
2. Heat the fat in a roasting tin in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Toss in the potatoes, thyme and bacon, if using, until well coated. Roast for about 1 hour, turning once, until the potatoes are browned and crisp. Serve with the duck.

Notes