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Which potato variety for roasting?

LizEstelle
LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
I can't recall which slobrity chef programme I was watching recently which recommended Maris Piper as THE potato for your Christmas roast. Can anyone else back this up from experience?
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  • Toxic_Lemon
    Toxic_Lemon Posts: 542 Forumite
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    King Edwards are best, followed by Maris Pipers. :)
    TL
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,225 Forumite
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    My DH always uses Red Desiree, and makes the best roasties that I've ever had.

    Penny. x
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  • Mr_Proctalgia
    Mr_Proctalgia Posts: 967 Forumite
    I think Red Roosters are the best by far -Best chippers, mashers and roasters, the only problem is finding them.
    The quicker you fall behind, the longer you have to catch up...
  • kathyd_2
    kathyd_2 Posts: 529 Forumite
    Yes, either Maris Piper or King Edward. You need a floury potato for roast - infact I only ever use MP or KE for mash, baked and roast. Waxy potato for just plain boiled, unmashed tatters.
  • albacore1854
    albacore1854 Posts: 177 Forumite
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  • LizEstelle
    LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
    Ok well now I'm totally confused!
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    Roosters are available in most Somerfields stores, I have only used bessies until now so will be experimenting. I think it depends on the indvidual.

    I won't be mashing ASDAs cheap potatoes agan I know that much!!
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • kathyd_2
    kathyd_2 Posts: 529 Forumite
    LizEstelle wrote:
    Ok well now I'm totally confused!

    Liz why don't you pop into a local greengrocer and see if they have a choice of the varieties mentioned and ask their opinion? You could even do a taste test if they sell the potatoes loose. :D
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    That is a good idea kathyd, I might just do that myself!
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • wearside_2
    wearside_2 Posts: 1,508 Forumite
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    LizEstelle wrote:
    Ok well now I'm totally confused!

    Just to confuse you more! We are in Florida at the moment and love Idaho Potatoes for roasting:rotfl: :rotfl: Seriously though in England, we prefer Maris Piper:D
    To Dare is To Do:beer:
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