New in season this week, the Jersey Royal Potato - renowned for it fantastic sweet, yet earthy flavour, it is the growing conditions, rather than any significant genetic difference, that makes the Jersey Royal a special kind of new potato. The island slopes from north to south and so benefits from a large level of sunlight during the growing season. The soil is well-drained and nutrient-rich thanks to the vraic (locally collected seaweed) that is used as a fertiliser.
Jersey royals are at their best when boiled, with a little butter and mint on the top. If you have any left over, pop them in the fridge overnight and fry them in butter with your breakfast the next day.
Given that it is the fist week of the season, prices are at their highest, but should fall dramatically over the next few weeks.
Buy your Jersey Royal Potatoes
here.