Dry Oxo beef cubes force ordinary roasting potatoes into intense savoury crunch.

If you think you have perfected the ultimate Sunday roast potato, prepare to have your mind blown. A wildly popular kitchen hack is turning the culinary world upside down, completely contradicting the age-old belief that stock cubes must be dissolved in boiling water.

The secret to achieving an intensely savoury, mouth-watering crunch? Dry Oxo beef cubes.

Breaking the Stock Cube Rules

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For generations, we’ve been dutifully dissolving our Oxo cubes into jugs of hot water to make gravy or enrich stews. But clever home cooks have discovered that treating the iconic little foil-wrapped cube as a dry seasoning is the ultimate game-changer for roast potatoes.

By dusting parboiled potatoes with crushed, dry Oxo beef cubes right before they hit the roasting tin, you force the humble spud into an umami-rich powerhouse. The concentrated beefy seasoning clings to the fluffed-up edges of the potato, mingling with the hot roasting fat to create a thick, savoury crust that is impossible to resist.

How to Master the Oxo Roastie

Ready to upgrade your roast dinner? Follow these simple steps for the crunchiest potatoes you’ve ever tasted:

1. Parboil and Fluff: Peel and chop your potatoes (Maris Pipers or King Edwards work best). Boil them in salted water until the outsides are tender. Drain well, return to the pan, and give them a vigorous shake to rough up the edges. This is crucial for maximum crunch!
2. The Magic Dusting: While the potatoes are still steaming in the pan, crumble one or two dry Oxo beef cubes directly over them. Toss gently so every potato is evenly coated in the rich, powdery seasoning. Add a pinch of black pepper if desired.
3. Roast to Perfection: Carefully tip the coated potatoes into a roasting tray of smoking hot fat (beef dripping, goose fat, or vegetable oil). Roast in a hot oven, turning halfway, until they are deep golden, blistered, and boast an intense savoury crunch.

The result? A deeply flavoured, beef-infused crust with a fluffy, cloud-like centre. This simple yet genius trick elevates ordinary roasting potatoes into the undeniable star of the dinner table. Forget the gravy—these spuds pack all the rich flavour you could ever need!