¼ cup duck fat, bacon fat, or olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley,
and/or chives
Adjust the oven racks to the upper- and lower-middle
positions and preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the
potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water
by 1 inch. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil
over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the
potatoes are just barely cooked through, about 10
minutes (a knife or cake tester inserted into a potato
should meet little resistance). Drain and transfer to a large
bowl.