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Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Salt

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If you're making this entire menu in a single oven, it's best to roast the potatoes while the pork loin stands (increase the oven temperature as soon as the pork comes out).

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    55 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 1/2 lb medium (3-inch) yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, halved
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, or kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    Peel potatoes and quarter. Parboil potatoes in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water 5 minutes, then drain in a colander and let stand in colander 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Transfer potatoes to a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan and toss with oil, garlic, and table salt. Roast, stirring and turning once halfway through cooking, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

    Step 4

    Transfer potatoes and garlic to a large bowl, then sprinkle with zest and sea salt and toss well.

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