Sunday Roasts with crispy roast potatoes – a marriage made in heaven! Roasting using Borderfields cold pressed rapeseed oil will avoid those ‘soggy bottoms’ and produce scrumptious roasties – crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy inside.
You can also use our gold garlic infused oil for added flavour and to avoid having to chop garlic!
Standout Qualities of Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil
There are some compelling reasons why Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils are such a fantastic choice for making roast potatoes:
High Smoke Point
Cold-pressed rapeseed oil unlike olive oil has a smoke point between 230°C (446°F) and 260°C (500°F) , making it stable at high roasting temperatures. This allows the potatoes to crisp up without the oil breaking down and releasing undesirable flavours or compounds. In other oils including olive oil, the smoke point is much lower meaning the oil can start to burn and break down at roasting temperatures which in turn could be harmful to health.
Light Flavour Profile
The light, nutty and buttery flavour of Borderfields is consistent in every batch we press. The oil complements potatoes well, enhancing their natural flavours without overpowering them. It also has a milder taste compared to olive oil, which allows the roasted potatoes to absorb seasonings and other flavours more effectively.
Nutritional Benefits
This is where Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil really scores with its many nutritional benefits making it a healthier choice:
- Rich in Omega 3 and a good natural source of Omega 6 & 9
- 10 x more Omega 3 than olive oil
- Contains a healthy amount of anti-oxidant vitamin E
- Favourable balance of fats with a high content of monounsaturated fats and half the saturated fat level of olive oil
- 5 x filtered for extra purity
https://borderfields.co.uk/nutrition/
Crispiness and Texture
Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil helps create a beautifully crisp crust on roast potatoes. Its viscosity and natural composition allow for a thin, even coat on the potatoes, which aids in achieving that desirable crunch on the outside while keeping the inside fluffy.
Environmental and Ethical Appeal
Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil is grown in and pressed in the UK, making it a more environmentally friendly option than olive oil due to reduced food miles. Cold pressing also avoids the use of chemicals and heat, which makes the oil cleaner and retains more of its natural nutrients. We take nothing out and we add nothing – our oil is completely natural.
In short, Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil combines excellent roasting performance with health benefits and a mild flavour that lets the potatoes shine. It’s a balanced choice that brings out both texture and taste whilst being environmentally conscious.
For a failsafe recipe for perfect roast potatoes follow the video recipe from Borderfields chef James Strawbridge https://borderfields.co.uk/recipes/roast-potatoes/
Please do feel free to share your results with us and share the experience with friends!
