Canning Potatoes! Dry Pack Method!

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[@carolavant3778]

Another job well done! The only thing I do differently is soak the potatoes for an hour in water and citric acid to keep them from darkening. And yes, buying commercial veggies is a crap shoot. Sometimes potatoes look beautiful on the outside, but the insides are full of spots. I've also had issues with carrots and tomatoes, but sometimes we simply can't grow what we need or we have a crop that fails. Regardless, some is always better than none, and 22 quarts in the pantry is a definite win!

[@annsamsel1720]

How much citric acid

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Here in the northeast potatoes and onions from store have been horrible!...from every store, no matter how good they look. Luckily my neighbor is a potato farmer😂.

[@krisgangwer3796]

Thank you for answering my question because I wanted to know how to keep the potatoes from turning dark.

[@Jomama02]

I'm interested in how they taste later on when you use them. Let us know because canning potatoes in water has NEVER appealed to me!

[@shirleyhoward8806]

They tastes awesome,and fry up also so good. They look 100% better to eat also not mush

[@wandaduckworth1357]

They taste a lot better , I've canned dry canned potatoes before

[@sandrarice5575]

I really don't like the taste of canned potatoes in water. I will try this.

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

They taste great. Texture of oven roasted. I even do hashbrowns this way. Love them. Was not fond of the mushy water packed.

[@lindabopp6579]

On the bright side you only lost 4 jars it could have been much worse. Good night and God Bless 🙏❤️🙏

[@heather8607]

Great video Bev!! We all learn from each others wins and losses. Homesteading with the Zimmerman's did a vid on dry packed potatoes, she used new ones and soaked them for quite awhile in water. She said it helps the potatoes not to be mushy when you use them. So thankful for all of you who take the time to share your experiences. God Bless!!

[@karenfrankland7763]

I love watching the Zimmerman's channel. I always soak my potatoes and keep rinsing them until the water is clear and all the cloudiness has gone away. It really helps the potatoes to can better. I like to take the potatoes after they have been canned, then toss with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano and pop into the air fryer. So crispy and delicious.

[@rebel0905]

I have been dry canning my potatoes for a while now. To me they come out great. I have done wedges, diced and French Fry cut. Just rinse them really well and dry for French Fry cut.

[@vickiegossett7214]

My son and daughter in law had 400 lbs left over from their french fry wagon this year and gifted me 150 lbs this week. And told me they have more for me when i am ready. Lots of hard but very much worth it. Thank you

[@motomyrtle]

Please do not do dry potatoes. Its dangerous

[@angelasheppard7197]

There was a video pop up that was dry canning potatoes that I don't know and then yours came up. WILD!

[@joypayton3814]

This was a great video! I honestly didn't know you could dry can potatoes. This is awesome!

[@SugarBeeFarm]

This is not a safe tested recipe so just be aware of this

[@chrstinahernandez115]

This is not approved by USDA

[@sandynull7576]

The potatoes that I put up this past week were exactly like that. I don't know how much i lost out of the 100 lbs but i wasn't happy.

[@brendaz3644]

You really should soak then at least 3 times in cold water for 45 minutes each soak. After each soak rinse well. Then lay out to dry or dry with paper towels....

[@kayjinks9395]

love dry canned potatoes

[@wandaparker3681]

I'm researching this method. It's a game changer. No more draining off nutrients. And the time it'll save from debubbling. Look at the savings of water. We're all trying to do what we can ecologically and financially too. Yes, a real game changer. I wonder if they will last as long as the ones in liquid?. Thanks for sharing

[@christylighthouse]

I dry packed sweet potatoes and my husband loves them! 1 pint dry packed was plenty for him. He can mash them or air fry.

[@dianadavis7651]

I am so lucky, I have a couple farmers that are next to me and about every 3 or 4 yrs they plant potatoes for a local company. The company only wants a certain size so all the rest are left in the field till farmer can turn them under. The farmers don't care if you go pick up the potatoes. So hubby and I do. Canned like 40 qts last yr and about 20 pints. My grown kids beg for them and bring me jars to can them in. lol Going to do it again this yr.

[@citygirlhomestead]

it sucks when food goes to waste great job still

[@sherryleach2995]

I love the idea of dry packing potatoes. Thanks Bev let us know how they taste and the consistency when you use them. Much love from Thunder Bay Ontario

[@susanedwards9473]

Just canned potatoes over the weekend too! Enjoyed watching you can! Great video!!

[@bertabear74]

I am totally gonna soak my jigglers! Fabulous! Dry canned potatoes for the first time this year, they were good. Still nervous about it, but I cut mine home fry size.

[@rapunzeleh546]

hey screw the usda. i canned butter, banana bread, all sorts of stuff they said wasn't recommended and i'm still kickin'. for me, i'm more into dehyradrating. i can cram 4 pretty big pumpkins into a quart jar... same for potatoes... but nice to have some options.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Good point on the peeling reason.

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You Blessings from Pennsylvania 🎚🎚🎚🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@anniekochera]

Our Dearest Mrs. Volfie, how are these potatoes doing for you now? How good do they taste? How do they look? God Bless

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I like them for fried potatoes and air fried potatoes. They're also good for making smash potatoes and parmesan in the oven.

[@thanku7x77]

Thanks Bev! I am hoping that my local store has the 15# bag for $5 come in. It was advertised last week but didn't make it on the truck. If so, i will be doing this. I giggled when you ended the video saying " I need to get another 50#"😅😂. Love it.❤

[@wanda7818]

Nice video Bev. Thank you

[@wandaduckworth1357]

Each to their own way of canning things ,, blessings !

[@darleneneumann5182]

Thank you for the good information on that. I will have to try your method enjoying potatoes now

[@cindyfournier7003]

Great video ! Thank you ! xoxo

[@vickiefoglesong579]

Your my favorite to listen to. Great job!

[@sandrajones7896]

Canned potatoes taste different than fresh ones. Why does canning process change the flavor?

[@dennyb871]

Just rinse before using

[@loves2spin2]

Oh my! This is great! I've never really liked the water canned potatoes very much. I will definitely be doing some of these soon. Thank you, Mrs. V!

[@millermdiehl]

This is so funny. I got 2 bushels of potatoes yesterday. So I’m canning potatoes as well. ❤

[@hollysmith9104]

Love ur videos i check every morning my husband and i have done the water method and we did not like the taste. Definitely excited to tey this

[@lindagraff2484]

I want to give this a try

[@Tammy-uu1ts]

Did you ever post the rest of the paper piecing tutorial on the grandmothers flower garden quilt?

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

Absolutely dry can my potatoes and will never go back. They are so versatile and have never had spoilage. I peel and have done hadhbrowns and chunks. This year I will be also doing french fries.

[@pamelapelech3249]

What a great utube. Learned alot right there.

[@tiggerbouncing797]

great job i have been doing alot of research and i have seen soaking in citrus acid for 45 mins to help from ex-stream browning,besides soaking in water with alittle salt,then rise and toss in alittle salt before canning.I'm going to give this a try and mark my jars to see what is a better result.

[@earljtsmoot9421]

We dry can potatoes and add dried seasoning and a little butter. They are fantastic. If you’re afraid of canning go eat at McDonald’s, their food is safe.

[@goldenscales]

Good video, Mrs. Volfie! Now I know what 'Dry Canning' is! I can understand about the four jars you lost, we get that discolouration here in New Zealand as well! That happens I believe because of the ground being saturated. I don't know what the spuds look like after an infestation of Potato Blight. Maybe they need to leave that patch of ground alone for a season or two...

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

It's not dry canning!!!! It's dry packing

[@goldenscales]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead Yes, Mother! Lol.😆

[@poodledaddles1091]

I dry canned potatoes this summer, I am delighted not lifting and storing unnecessary water in the jars or on the shelves!

[@Carma1900]

Compost 😅. I've did this last year. Happy, happy, happy. Just went and got 50 pounds yesterday to can

[@christineirwin0]

Good job Bev.. your going to love them in the air fryer..use your oil ..season up..300 10 or so ..just check after..they are delicious

[@christineirwin0]

For breakfast lunch or dinner

[@debbiealtman5373]

Things happen no matter how careful we are. At least you got 22 jars .

[@marycook9607]

I bought potatoes, and I had those gray areas as well, and was wondering what it was about. Previously frozen?? I just don't know.

[@kyliemunday]

Thanks for the awesome lesson on canning potatoes. Is it ok to ask if your still happy with the new chopper? Mine is on its way out and I am looking to replace it. Wondering if you would recommend yours.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

The chopper I got from teamw is already breaking

[@kyliemunday]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead thanks for that I will know not to buy from them.

[@ownsilver]

I have not used store bought potatoes for canning, I grow Yukon gold and Pontiac reds I will be harvesting my potatoes in about three weeks, I canned 27 jars of potatoes about 2 months ago, I did the water method want to try the dry method

[@susancarlson3597]

Have you tried dry canning winter squash? Wouldn't the same science work for the squash?

[@voodookitchenmama]

In the middle of canning two huge bags of potatoes. The price was awesome, but they are small, making them a pain to peel. BUT...we will have a lot of taters on the shelf for the Winter!

[@Myfavorites877]

I always thought the water was the conduit by which the temperature of the inside of the potatoes get to the degree it needs to be to kill botulism. Would you feel safe eating these straight from the jar or would you make sure to cook for 10 minutes after opening?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I would feel safe eating them straight out of the jar. But I don't imagine they taste very good cold.

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

I have made potato salad with them cold.

[@cookiegirl2cookie197]

Personally I would hesitate to do it but You do You. Thinking that if there were no issues they would be commercially available as well but far as I know they always come in liquid.

[@jenniferlzr5651]

I've ONLY dry canned potatoes and they are perfect. I add a little ghee in mine.

[@HomeComfortsbyMeagen]

I could use some advice here. I just dry canned (pressure canned) potatoes for the first time. I cut off all blemishes before I put in jars. When I pulled jars from the canner, there were brown spots on them. Almost every jar. Does this mean they're bad? I don't understand why there's blemishes on them now when there wasn't when I filled the jars. I didn't put lemon juice or citric acid in the water when they were soaking. Would that be why?

[@paccarcrap]

Ok sooo did you add vinegar or salt or both to your potatoes in the jar b4 putting in the canner

[@reeny1864]

All of my potatoes are going into the potato bin!! Taking no chances.... I am still digging and curing my potatoes!!

[@sqwrrl]

Maybe someone can tell me, since siphoning is not an issue with dry packing then it’s not necessary to let the pressure come down on its own. Is this correct?

[@jenniferhall3321]

Iv tried this with store bought potatoes. Hated them. This sat im going to go buy some farmers market potatoes and try it again. Im wondering if it was just the commercially grown potatoes im not liking canned. Do a side by side and see if theres a difference.

[@bridgettewhitcomb8210]

What is the recommended about of water to dry pack

[@Manyanababy]

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[@debishipman2761]

I don't like buying potatoes or head lettuce this time of year. They both have what I call "leprosy" because of all the brown spots and splotches. I know the potatoes are cheap right now because they have to make room for this years harvest.

[@tamarlaneivey1487]

OK I have to ask, why peel? I never peel them when I cook them. Is it a habit?

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

I tried one jar like this in with my other regular ones. They turned gray like if they were stuck above the water. I won’t do it again.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Did you put lemon juice in the final soaking waterÉ I didnèt and I think that is why they discoloured.

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

Yes it did not make a difference.

[@keithbush6991]

Can I waterbath dry pack potaoes instead of using a pressure canner?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I wouldn't!

[@user-ft2vh4vp3i]

Unless you know a dedicated, experienced [many years] knowledgeable water canner I would not do it. Those who do it safely usually have a proven family track record in how to do this safely.

[@donnarichey144]

I want to chop mine smaller do you think it will be ok?

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

Yes, I dry can hashbrowns.

[@g-bev2880]

I tried this one time but over time the potatoes turned dark.

[@donnarichey144]

Bev can y ou do shredded potatoes this way?

[@lifewiththevolfies]

I don't see why not? But I wouldn't tightly pack them. And I wouldn't do anything bigger than a pint. That's just me

[@pjb2773]

That's still quite a return for eight dollars considering that you have potatoes for fresh eating.

[@PS-zx9km]

Would sweet potatoes work like this?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I honestly couldn't say. Is butt I don't think so

[@ClaireForever1]

I don't know about the other folks that watch you but for about 4 years, the potatoes in our area have been horrible. They are shipped in from wherever. I try desperately to get potatoes from local farmers when I can but it is not always possible. I doubt that I have more than 2 or 3 bags of decent potatoes in the last 4 years or so. I end up cutting much away or the potatoes are unfit to eat.

[@gowest5145]

Anyone know anything to help a bad back, muscle pulled?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Hot bath with epson salts

[@gowest5145]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead Thanks, unfortunately I don't have a bathtub. I do have hot springs near me and I could try that instead.

[@tammyfritschie1697]

Put regular cheap rice in an old long sock. Sew or tie it shut. Then put it in the microwave for a little bit at a time to heat it up. Great hot pack. You can also put one in the freezer for a cold pack. You should swap back and forth. 20 minutes max for either one of them. I also have a small dog that I have taught him to sleep in the bed with me, laying up against my back where it hurts the most. Constant warming on an aching back.

[@wandaduckworth1357]

Castor oil on a flannel cloth an lay it on the area that hurts wrap over with plastic wrap leave for 24 hrs hope this helps

[@chivone21]

A close friend did this ~ she peeled some jars....she left other jars unpeeled, she diced them up a little smaller, so she could get more in the jars, and yes............she did mention cut out all the blemishes. Then she par boiled them for a few minutes, then she tossed them in a fryer to get some color, which at this point she salted them. They were beautiful in those jars I'm telling you, dicing them a little smaller is the way to go. Then she canned them. When she opened one a year later, yes, a year later and put them in the fry pan, and some in a stew....you were eating at a 4 star restaurant you'd think. Yes. It works. It really does. Oh yes, those were Russets. Happy Canning!!

[@lifewiththevolfies]

Thank you ❤

[@dollyhamilton6702]

I was wondering about par boiling them. Have never tried dry canning, but want to give it a try. Have watched a lot of videos. Thank you for posting this in the comment section which I always read.

[@kathleengronda608]

I couldnt find anywhere where this method was tested and approved to be safe. This is why i wont eat at potlucks or take canned food from other people.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

You can raw pack meat. It is the same idea. the INTERNAL temp of the jar ( when all proper steps are taken) reaches the 240 degrees. the temp that kills botulism. No you would never see me Boil Bath canning potatoes..water in the jar or not. Because THOSE jars only reach the internal temp temp of boiling water ( 215 Degrees ) No matter HOW LONG YOOU BOIL THEM! This is why I learned to pressure can 30 years ago.But you do you!

[@maryannlindberg8994]

Clean it with baking soda-takes it off and shines it up.

[@crissytalty5160]

Hey Bev❤ I want to try dry canning potatoes, but I don't know the texture after they have been canned. Can you tell me? I saw someone use clarified butter too what's your thoughts on that?

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

I don't put anything in but the potatoes. No butter/ghee or salt. The texture is like roasted potatoes. Absolutely loved them. Did chunks and hashbrowns.

[@56dh]

​@@yahushaismyshepherd1179Ty for sharing your experience. I'm going to try this.

[@madammoonbeam5070]

I only ever dry can my potatoes, and have for years. We won't eat them any other way, and you won't either.

[@sherryvaughn11]

Did this last summer. Now, looking at the jars, they’re brown and nasty looking. I don’t even want to try them.

[@tonidg9410]

Know your farmer

[@CnCBlueBird89]

The water in the jar conducts the heat to the interior potatoes. There is no guarantee that all product is thoroughly heated to 240° for the recommended time period. You do you, but remember that newbie canners are watching you. I'm a seasoned canner and won't take the chance of poisoning my family or others that occasionally grace my dinner table.

[@tvmac1262]

Exactly! She is considered one of the KZbin experts and someone I considered a near consumate professional when it came to canning...with the exception of canning celery... which is not approved either. I learned a lot from Mrs V about canning. The "you do you" excuse is lame when you are actually explaining step by step how to dry can potatoes.

[@sheldons231]

It has been proven by another canner that it is safe, it was lab tested. Wet canned potatoes are a waste of good potatoes!@

[@reahalea1]

Since I found out how to dry can potatoes, that is how I do them now.

[@lolitabonita08]

by the way "tairos" (sound) is not a word, is not even in the diccionary...the diccionary and the language when used properly is potatoes...tairos is a slang and when using slangs the purity of the language is getting kill....like af.folks that use all the slang when talking and then one can not understand them even for the most basic logical conversations.

[@SugarBeeFarm]

Didn’t realize this was a rebel canning site. I’m out

[@rickbsu]

Concerned here also that this is not an approved or recommended method by the USDA or the Ball canning guidelines.

[@JudyE13]

Bye!

[@kennyfuhrer3587]

Get to the point make it a nice sweet video and still string it out.

[@alfiecat9288]

Why would anyone can potatoes??? Life’s too short!

[@lifewiththevolfies]

Because when they go on sale for a dollar twenty 54 a ten pound bag, it's good to take advantage of and have in the pantry for when prices go up. And they're always going up!

[@maryreynolds379]

Because I am a widow, 70 years old and have to watch my money. With grocery prices the way they are and World War III looking at us, I am trying to make sure I have something to eat if we're alive to eat.