The Best Roasted Potatoes Known to Woman

1. Preheat oven to 450F and place a 12” cast iron or a large baking pan in the oven to preheat as well.
2. Add the water, potatoes, baking soda and salt into a large pot over medium heat. Stir and bring to a boil, turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes. The potatoes should be slightly tender but not cooked all the way through.
3. Strain the potatoes through a colander and shake to rough them up and create starchy bits on the surface of each potato.
4. Remove your now preheated cast iron or pan from the oven, pour in 1/4 cup of oil and spread over the bottom of the pan. Then add the potatoes, salt and pour over the remaining 2 tbsps of oil and toss together with a spatula to coat the potatoes evenly. Spread evenly over the pan, nestle in your herbs if using and bake for 45-50 minutes, tossing the potatoes at the 30 minute mark. The potatoes should be golden brown and extra crispy. Cool for a couple of minutes before serving!