cast-iron ChartsDATASHEET // CT-CI-110
cast-ironSTATE: FRESHVERIFIED DATASHEET
How Long to Cook Roasted Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes (Halved) in the cast iron
Specification: Baby Yukon gold potatoes halved, placed cut-side down in preheated cast-iron skillet with oil and rosemary
Target Temp
400°F (204°C) Stovetop to Oven
Stovetop Sear
Total Time
18–24 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
205°F (96°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Heat cast iron skillet over 400°F (204°C) Stovetop to Oven until lightly smoking. Prepare roasted baby yukon gold potatoes (halved) (Baby Yukon gold potatoes halved, placed cut-side down in preheated cast-iron skillet with oil and rosemary). Spray lightly with high-smoke-point oil.
2
Cook
Cook for 18–24 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.
3
Check & Rest
Cut faces have formed a shatteringly crisp golden crust; potato centers are creamy and reach 205°F Confirm internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C). Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
Idaho Potato Commission Skillet Roasting Compendium & America's Test Kitchen
Pro Tip: Do not flip the potatoes; roast entirely cut-side down in the hot skillet so the flat face fries into a crackling golden shell.
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