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Ooops! Potato assistance please

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  1. Fat Controller

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    I have dropped a bit of a clanger; as I got out of the shower about fifteen mins ago, Mrs C asked me to start the potatoes off (for roasties) and get the goose fat in the oven; so, being the thoroughly domesticated wee chap that I am, I came downstairs, went to the outhouse and dug out a good handful of nice potatoes and set about peeling them.....

    Once they were peeled, I turned around to get a compostable bag for the peelings, only to spot a pot on the cooker - - - full of ready peeled potatoes standing in water ready to cook!

    So, I now have a spare pot of peeled potatoes and not a clue what to do with them. They are standing in water at the moment. Can I par-boil/boil them then cool them to use somehow (roasties?) tomorrow?
     
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      I would par boil and just roast for half the time then finish off tomorrow, when I 1st saw your post I thought you had peeled all your seed potatoes :heehee: make sure you cover up so they dont dry out
       
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        I'll pop them in for a part roast after the first batch are done. Cheers @Spruce
         
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          I used to leeve peeled spuds in a bowl of water with a bit of salt in as well then in a cool place till next day or till you need them
           
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            but he had the oven on already ....
             
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              Yes, but he may do the same another day when the oven isn't on :snork:
               
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                yes I agree but only for half the time :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                 
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                  Make stovies with them, with whatever meat you have leftover from tonight's roast
                   
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                    Potatoes are now par-roasted, and in the fridge for tomorrow....

                    Now, what can I do that goes with roasties....???? :biggrin:
                     
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                      I thought you were going to say you'd peeled your best seed potatoes :)
                       
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                      Nah, I haven't grown potatoes yet, despite having the desire to. I don't have the room, mainly because I have so many flowers and other fruit and veg....

                      If this property was my own, I reckon almost 50% of the garden would be given over to food crops.....
                       
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