Dry Canning Potatoes and How to Use Them--

Welcome! Today I'm showing you my favorite way to can potatoes and my favorite way to use them. Totally delish! This is rebel canning. It is not the "approved" way to can potatoes, so follow this method at your own risk. I've been doing it this way for years, and I love it. You need to decide what makes you comfortable.
Let me know if you're going to give it a try!
xoxo,
Carter
Method:
Thoroughly wash and scrub potatoes. Cut to 1-1.5” size.
Drop potatoes in large bowl with citric acid and warm water. I use 1-1.5T of citric acid for a gallon size bowl. Let soak for an hour.
Drain potatoes in colander. Liberally salt and toss to coat. Let salted potatoes drain for at least 45 minutes, shaking them every 10-15 minutes.
If you do not want your potatoes salted, rinse and dry the potatoes before adding oil. (I skip this step)
Put the potatoes back in the bowl and lightly coat with oil or ghee.
Jar up the potatoes. Headspace is not an issue because there is no liquid, so really pack them in. Do keep them from touching the lid (which might cause issues), but just below that is fine. The potatoes will shrink during the canning process.
Add lids and rings to “finger tight”. Put jars in pressure canner with the appropriate amount of room-temperature water. Close canner, bring up to temperature. Let vent for 10 minutes. Apply pressure gauge or toggle and process 25 minutes for pints and 35 minutes for quarts at the appropriate pressure for your altitude.
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[@growandpreserve]

There are lots of questions that need answers! I have posted a Part 2 to this video that will address dry canning options: fries, hashbrowns, a better mash, russets, peeled vs not peeled. How long do they last? How else to use dry canned potatoes? You can find Part 2 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLWZqNnjKqaaNk

[@348Tobico]

Dry canned potatoes sound and look like pure crisp indulgence. I did a bunch and have not opened any yet. I am savoring the various ideas of what to do with them.

[@growandpreserve]

@@348Tobico Woohoo! Let us know when you try them!

[@deborahsanders9370]

I was sold on the crunch. You explain everything so well that even a beginner (Me) can understand and feel confident canning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Can’t wait to try! Many Blessings!

[@growandpreserve]

@@deborahsanders9370 Welcome, Deborah! I am so glad to help! Please keep me posted.

[@cindysowell412]

I forgot to add the oil!! Will they still turn out ok?

[@myrnahidalgo2271]

Since you only got seven jars instead of eight, fill the last jar with water and process with the potatoes. Then you will have a jar of sterilized water that you can keep with medical supplies for wound cleaning, and you don't waste that spot in the canner.

[@growandpreserve]

That's exactly what I normally do! Don't know why I didn't this time. Happy to have you here, Myrna!

[@348Tobico]

BRILLIANT idea. WOW

[@e_wonderment6618]

Very smart. Will do the same from now on. 👍✨

[@348Tobico]

A great idea and I have been doing this with any open spots in the canner.

[@mstessdowney]

That's what I do too

[@angelabaril104]

I have been canning for over 50 years and I was taught by my grandmother who began canning in 1906 in a copper canner over an oak fire in the back yard. I can tell you that this was years before FDA requirements. When you water bath meat it is for over 3 hours but I got my first pressure canner in the 1970's so I do pressure can my meat. You can use water bath for pretty much everything it just takes alot of time and you have keep adding hot water to the pot so the water never falls below the rims of the jars. Canned foods have been around for hundreds of years but pressure canners have not.

[@growandpreserve]

Happy to have you here, Angela!

[@patriciadille1755]

My mother hot water bath canned all her vegs. She never did meat because she said that has to be pressure canned.

[@annetteplourde8886]

You CANNOT reach the higher correct SAFE temperature to can low acid foods in hot water bath canning. You could actually boil the low acid product for a month without reaching safe high pressurized temperature ! It’s science.. Great great granny didn’t wear a seatbelt but we do today because it’s safer!😊

[@barbaraharris7602]

Can you do a video on all the things you talked about? I would really love to see it.

[@deborahjones963]

Ah great , the best I have seen

[@garaf1246]

Untested does not mean unsafe. I canned rice, butter, cream cheese, milk, dry canned carrots (and it taste so much better than the “approved” method. The first time I tried my rice I was scared but now I do not hesitate to use it. Same with other things. Do your research. This video was a excellent educational tool. Thank you so much. I have not tried potatoes but believe me I will do it ❤

[@growandpreserve]

You're exactly right! Folks often miss the distinction between "not approved" and "untested". I posted a video a couple weeks ago for canning Brunswick Stew. I keep hearing that you can't can Brunswick Stew. Ha! Even the National Center for Home Preservation acknowledges that there are so many different recipes for Brunswick Stew that they haven't tried any of them. Tell me about the rice. Do you just can rice, kind of like you'd can dry beans, or are you putting it in soup or something? Happy to have you here, Gara!

[@garaf1246]

@@growandpreserve hi there. I cook long grain white rice. I use 1/4 cup ghee as my fat. I “fluff” rice as it cools. Refrigerate over night. Fluff again before filling your jars. Use pints. Gently tap to fill jars leaving one inch headspace. Process 20 minutes at 10 pounds pressure for my elevation. When ready to use can add one teaspoon water and reheat in microwave. I love having rice available. Heat and serve. Please as always do your own research.

[@growandpreserve]

So interesting! Not at all the way I expected you to do it. Thank you so much for the reply. I realize now that I may have put you in a position to take some heat, and I am sorry for that. So far, I have not had any issues with bullying here, but I have seen it on other channels. I will do my best to keep it at bay. I am all for differing opinions as long as they are expressed respectfully.

[@jackieow]

@@garaf1246 With rice in jars there would only be small air bubbles interspersed and this would reduce your danger level. If it doesn't hurt the taste you could consider dry canning at 15 psi because that would give you an extra margin of safety. Even if you have already had any botulism toxin show up, the microwave might have saved you in the past. Too much heat or temperature or time is always safer than too little.

[@garaf1246]

@@jackieow thank you for your input. I’ve been canning rice for multiple years and botulism spores never been a problem. I pressure can at 10 pounds pressure because I am only 118 feet altitude. Thank you again for addressing this and doing it with such grace and kindness 💕

[@caroldeon8736]

Hi, I’m Carol from Alberta Canada. I’ve been canning for donkeys years and I would hazard to say there are very few rebel canners in Canada. We tend to stick to the rules ( however ridiculous they are) and most times even apologize for things that aren’t our fault. I even think there’s T-shirts that say that on then lol. Anyhow I want to say I’ve just subscribed and enjoyed your video. Off to watch some more. PS I have a little rebel in my heart and have canned potatoes like this for a very,very long time 👍😀 Cheers from Alberta.

[@growandpreserve]

Way to kick off my day with a smile and a chuckle! I am so happy to have you here, Carol!

[@maryarcher8484]

@@growandpreservewould the oil make them go rancid in time?

[@growandpreserve]

@@maryarcher8484 Potentially over time. I have eaten many jars of these that are 2 years old, and there's no rancid oil smell or taste using avocado oil.

[@barberton3695]

@@maryarcher8484 I think it might depend on the kind of oil you use. Avocado oil is stable at high temperatures. Coconut oil and peanut oil too.

[@gardeninggirlct]

Can you use lemon juice ?

[@melodiewager7909]

“Rebel” canning, done judiciously, with sanitary preparation methods, following pressure and temperature guidelines, is something I’m quite comfortable doing. I’ve been canning for 45 years, mostly following USDA guidelines, but have enjoyed many recipes such as this, with no problems. I would never water bath low acid vegetables, but I know many who do. It’s a matter of choice. (As an aside, I laughed when you said you’d never can bacon, as I had just finished watching your bacon video.) We learn, grow, and learn new things. Thank you so much for this and all your videos. I’m so happy I found your channel. ❤️

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Melodie! Never say never, right? You would think I would have learned that lesson before! So glad to have you here!

[@deborahbrooks8938]

I am very impressed. I have been canning for about 50years now and have even taught USDA canning classes through our local county extension office and was a 4-H leader for 25 years. I have learned that everything I was taught and in turn taught others was not necessarily the only way. I am going to be getting my jars and life out and see how many qts. I can dry can up. Thank you for teaching this teacher something new. Looking forward to seeing at least a couple shelves full.

[@growandpreserve]

Deborah, I'm so happy to have you here! I'm also excited that you're getting back to canning!

[@lisalisa3652]

Finally! A way to can potatoes that isn’t gross!

[@growandpreserve]

Gross is right! You're going to strongly prefer these!

[@noldaabbott1723]

I wonder if we can do sweet potatoes this way?

[@Kompalla1]

I love your canning, I learned from a lady in Canada how to can milk. I have some about 18+ months old, opened it up and it was great. I am still alive! xoxoxo thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

I love it when comments make me chuckle! So happy to have you here, Kompalla1!

[@gardeninggirlct]

Awsome.. can you please maybe post link how to pressure can milk?

[@Kompalla1]

@@gardeninggirlct Hi, I just caught your message I will try to find it again, it has been a while but it was on U tube at one time.

[@Kompalla1]

@@gardeninggirlct Here is the link I used but there are others I noticed also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5W4goV9lr2cmLc

[@gardeninggirlct]

@@Kompalla1 Thank You so much.

[@rdklauser]

Absolutely love this idea! I will do this as soon as I get a crop of potatoes. I canned up pork & chicken and some people think I'm nuts! Can't wait to try this!

[@growandpreserve]

We don't think you're the slightest bit nuts! So glad to have you join us, Bob and Robin!

[@mytwocents777]

They aren't gonna think you're nuts anymore when the electricity goes out for days and you're the only house on the block with edible pork and chicken. Rock on.

[@growandpreserve]

Totally agree!@@mytwocents777

[@sharonratini3603]

These do look wonderful, however, the traditionally canned method is also wonderful. When you make mashed potatoes with the water canned potatoes, stir in a few tablespoons of instant potatoes when you mash them. They absorb the extra water the potatoes hold, and give them back the fluffier texture that you are expecting. We just love them. The red potatoes canned in water make wonderful potato salad

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting! I will try that with the jars of potatoes canned in water that I still have on my shelf. Thanks so much for the tip! Happy to have you here, Sharon!

[@shirleyhoward8806]

Its the only way I do it now they turn out wonderful

[@amieinnovascotia3237]

The instant potato hack is genius. I canned potatoes the first time using the traditional method and even my carb addicted husband didn’t care for them. Dry canned, he can’t get enough. Unfortunately, I cannot indulge in potatoes.

[@redshed2020]

I do the same. The traditionally canned potatoes also air fry really well.

[@Troupe112]

​@redshed2020 Nice to know this. I was planning on boxing my air fryer and storing it in the never to be seen again shed. Was taking up too much real estate on my countertop for the use I was getting out of it! You may have given it a reprieve. 😅 Thank you.

[@sundaygendron833]

Thank you for having the courage and common sense to TRY something out of the norm 👍 not every move in life has to be done with fear. If this process did not work, you would have surely known prior to 10 years of doing the process with success. I for one recall my relatives canning many things that people freak out over now. So silly. And I too have tried to eat those nasty mushy no skin by the book potatoes. They are just 😝 gross. Lol. Common sense rules.... If you open a jar and it smells BAD...don't eat it! If it loses its seal on the shelf , DONT eat it! I am doing a batch of your method today. Very Exciting!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Sunday! I'm so glad you are going to try these. I have a feeling you are going to LOVE them! And yes, sadly common sense is lacking in so many things these days!

[@Jomama02]

Botulism has no smell or taste. Something to consider.

[@user-hn7uv2iy6x]

Carter,love the way you explain the steps in such detail&also how you show &fix the finished product! After many years of not canning potatoes I am excited to can them again!👏👍

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Jeanette! So glad to have you here!

[@journal.revival]

I honestly don’t know why you don’t have a million subscribers! Such great content. I was binge listening/watching while I made and canned strawberry cordial to add to summer lemonade and sparkling water(You don’t need to add sugar, honey works beautifully) Thanks for all of the canning inspiration!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Journal Revival! I hope You Tube is listening to you! July 26 will be one year since I posted my first video. It takes a very long time to get YT's attention. Things are moving along well now. I do worry a bit about the day I won't be able to answer all the comments, but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it! Your Summer drink sounds amazing! Thanks so much for being here, JR!

[@beebeej1]

@growandpreserve nice i eat potatoes once in a blue moon i live alone so this wont work for me...if i was a potato eater would do in a heart beat with seasoning!

[@growandpreserve]

@@beebeej1 Careful...they might make you a potato eater! 😘

[@littleme3597]

@@beebeej1 I live alone and can in pint jars. Makes 2 meals. I could eat a whole jar, pint, by myself! Easy.

[@littleme3597]

@@growandpreserve Yes. Who doesn't love fried potatoes? lol.

[@alicesmith6750]

Thank you for making the most thorough video I have ever seen on canning, along with using a Canning pressure pot. Very informative, and those taters looked delicious when cooked.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Alice! Happy to have you here!

[@rebeccahenson2408]

I'm loving this. Thank you so much for sharing your canning knowledge.

[@annetteroberts8505]

I will definitely be trying this recipe, they are so crunchy. I love them like that yum 😋

[@growandpreserve]

Yay! I bet you'll love them!

[@marleigh9194]

I'm going to try this. I love the way your potatoes looked crispy out of the oven. Incredible.

[@growandpreserve]

So glad you're going to give them a shot. They are so delicious! Happy to have you here, MarLeigh!

[@jeneldapuzzo1615]

I will absolutely try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.

[@growandpreserve]

Wonderful! Happy to have you here, Jenelda!

[@marytucker9404]

Just came across your channel and you do a great job of explaining the whole process. Thank you. Forney, TX

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Mary! So happy to have you here!

[@zandrawalker9553]

I love this. I'm always looking for an easy way. WELL Done, well presented. Thank you

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Zandra! Hope you enjoy these. Happy to have you here!

[@janiceanderson1151]

They look fabulous. I've canned potatoes in water but will definitely try dry canning them for sure. Thank you so much.

[@growandpreserve]

Great! Hope you love them. So happy to have you here!

[@dessebasey2750]

I'm new to canning and have made the herbed potatoes listed in the Ball canning recipe book I bought. I used the same recipe with my baby carrots. Salt, rosemary and thyme and i added a tsp of butter... liquid was water and chicken broth mix They are delicious. They made amazing mashed potatoes and for soup. I'm going to try your recipe. I just made ghee the easy way- melted in the oven , instead of on the stove. They turned out amazing. I did half salted and half unsalted butter.

[@growandpreserve]

I'm happy to hear that, Desse! Maybe the herbs, butter and chicken broth made all the difference! So pleased you enjoy them. Hope you enjoy this version just as much! Happy to have you here, Desse!

[@donnamullins2089]

I also make ghee in the oven so much easier.

[@shymoment]

Never made ghee in the oven will have to try that.

[@tophatyorkies3577]

I use my crock pot It’s sooo easy that way

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

@@tophatyorkies3577 How long do you leave the butter in? Thank you.

[@michaelthompson2748]

I am learning so much from your videos…thank you for sharing❤

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Michael! Thanks so much for being here!

[@anonnnnnsh]

I'm going to do this with great joy. I appreciate how clearly you teach and I love that you're a rebel canner. I'm a rebel in many ways and canning is just one of them. I've subscribed because I know this is a match. God bless you and thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, curr c! So happy to have you here!

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I'm so glad you mentioned how terrible canned potatoes are. I will give this a try! I'm not against rebel canning as long as it's safe. I'm a new subscriber 💚

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo! let me know what you think!

[@gwhln]

I started dry canning last year. Potatoes, Butternut squash, G. Beans, Beets, Carrots. All are preferable over the water canning. I Don't add any butter or salt to anything. Just packed tight.

[@barbarajohnson8280]

Thank you so much for this recipe! It’s the best I’ve tried and is the only one I’ll use in the future. I was so excited to try these and made them them same way and added minced garlic, shredded sharp cheddar and yogurt on the side. Yum! No more watery nasty tasting canned potatoes.

[@growandpreserve]

Fantastic, Barbara! Thanks so much for reporting back!

[@shellakers10]

This is beyond helpful! Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

I’m so glad, Michelle!

[@wallyruss4573]

You are a great teacher, really kept my attention!

[@growandpreserve]

Wow, thank you! So happy to have you here, Wally!

[@wallyruss4573]

I have to say that your video really captured my attention! I had to watch it start to finish!

[@wallyruss4573]

Do you wear that top often?

[@kathygist6488]

Thanks to your channel, I am making my second batch of dry pack potatoes, and we love them. I was reading the comments and was amazed to read about the rice and carrots. I will be canning them soon. ❤

[@growandpreserve]

So glad you love the potatoes, Kathy!

[@jozeedz9549]

Canning my little potatoes today with your method. I laughed when you said, “ I don’t think I would can 🥓 bacon”. LOL! I recently saw a video of yours & you’re canning bacon & sausage, which I will be doing…again. 👍🏼 25:18 ❤

[@growandpreserve]

I know!! Never say never, right??? I love my canned bacon.

[@judd_s5643]

@@growandpreserveI saw that video too! 😉

[@growandpreserve]

Hopefully I've learned my lesson!@@judd_s5643

[@sandramaslen4508]

Just found your channel and love your rebel spirit😊keep the hit’s coming!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Sandra! So happy to have you here!

[@annetteroberts8505]

They look delicious enjoy 💕

[@ALPHAJACK78]

These look fantastic! Great video, new sub here, and excellent job in explaining things. I did the non rebel way, and they turned out like you said, terrible. I'm going to try this way, thank you for this and I did watch your part 2 as well, very good!

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Jack! I think you'll much prefer this way. So glad to have you here!

[@ALPHAJACK78]

@@growandpreserve Glad to be here!

[@rollandfarrell4955]

wow what a detailed description, I will for sure be making these, i ordered my citric acid, thanks for doing this video,

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Rolland! Happy to have you here. Can't wait for you to try these!

[@user-hn7uv2iy6x]

I absolutely love&appreciate your posts on the dry canning of potatoes!You explain&demonstrate in such a fun&informative way! I have been canning for 55 years but,never canned potatoes! I’m totally doing this!Love crispy potatoes!👏👍💃

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Jeanette! It's time you canned some potatoes! So pleased to have you here!

[@brendanelson1027]

I just found your video this morning while contemplating how to preserve the potatoes we will be harvesting soon..... I will be rewatching it with pen & notebook in hand, as this looks amazing! Subscribed, liked & saved! Blessings from NW Florida!

[@growandpreserve]

You're awesome, Brenda! I'm so glad to have you here. This video will also give you a couple additional formats for canning potatoes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLWZqNnjKqaaNk

[@user-gg8uk9nm5o]

I loved this video!!! I absolutely can’t wait to try it!! Love how throughly you explain the technique!!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you! And welcome!

[@silver_threads]

I bought a couple of big bags of potatoes, planning to can them in water or broth, but this end result is so much more appetizing, and a bit easier as well. I'll be trying it soon! Thanks for sharing. I have had good luck with a couple of rebel canning recipes I've gotten from Amish friends. I usually keep those items for our own consumption, but so far they have been perfect. I think I could probably eat a whole pint of these potatoes easy! I'll be using quart jars for my husband and me, unless I find those cool 3 cup jars, too! Your new follower, Marie.

[@growandpreserve]

Marie, I am so pleased you're here! Amish canning recipes can be a great resource! Glad you've had so much success with them.

[@traciemorarity1924]

Classico pasta sauce jars are the same size and can be used for canning

[@Deauxneal]

Thank you for a great video. I'm glad your video came across my screen. I'm going to try this. I don't can much because I don't like the taste of most things canned. I'm excited to try it.

[@growandpreserve]

If you don't like most things canned, this is a good one for you to try. Happy to have you here, Deauxneal!

[@sharonshumpert1917]

I’m new to canning and came across this video. You gave me the confidence to try this method. Thank you so much. You’re awesome!

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Sharon! Glad to have you here.

[@donnamullins2089]

First time viewer and subscribed. Love the video and how relatable you are to the camera and your viewers. My mouth was watering seeing you eat smashed potatoes. Been years since I have pressure canned anything but this method certainly looks familiar. And I descended from a long line of rebels. My grandmother always said, the most important thing about canning is that everything must be clean. Before we added any fresh canned jars in the pantry they were washed or wiped with a mild bleach water solution. No bugs in her house. Enjoyed this video thank you very much.

[@growandpreserve]

Donna, thank you so much! I am so happy to have you here! I'm pretty sure you need to pull out that pressure canner! I agree about the cleanliness. I love the ritual of washing my finished jars and preparing them for the pantry.

[@vickiiluvboxers4191]

Hi Carter, Fried up a jar of hash browns this morning that I canned last month. WOW! More will be going on the shelf soon! We love them. ♥

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo, Vicki!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Enjoyed this video! It was very informative and I personally would try this. You could tell when you opened them if they were bad! My mother taught me to smell anything you canned!! Common sense!! Ty for sharing

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Jackie! Hope you give them a try! So happy to have you here!

[@heidijohnson3761]

Love watching y'all rom Georgia! I am obsessed with all the KZbinrs in Alaska!

[@growandpreserve]

I love the Alaska channels too! Happy to have you here, Heidi!

[@barbgardiner5719]

I use 24 Oz jars to can sweet breads. They slide out so easy!💕

[@growandpreserve]

Nice, Barb! They're such an awesome size!

[@azbz1z2z75]

Thank you so much. I hate canned potatoes in water. And sometimes my garden potatoes start sprouting too soon. So now I will be dry canning potatoes. I love this so much. I will be doing sweet potatoes as well. I will be dry canning carrots as well.

[@growandpreserve]

Wow! You're going all in! So happy to have you here!

[@vickidriggs]

Very excited to try these. It appeals to my rebel side. Thanks for the video.

[@growandpreserve]

You are most welcome, Vicki! So glad to have you here!

[@teresaweathers6389]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I'm going to try these. I am new at canning.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Theresa!

[@kathygist6488]

I've been canning for around 50 years, and "rebel" canning has sometimes been a norm for me. I love the idea of dry canning potatoes. I have tried following the "accepted" canning for potatoes one time, and they were awful so never did them again! I'll be doing dry canning this afternoon. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@growandpreserve]

Great, Kathy! keep me posted. Glad to have you here!

[@SC-sm2tr]

I did this yesterday for my first canning of anything ever! They turned out great. I just had to try a jar to go with our main meal today, gouda sausage, peppers, onions and the potatoes. These will be great for making camp cooking easier, the meal I did today and Green Chile Stew are our favorite camp meals, both use potatoes. Tomorrow I’ll be trying the pickles from your video. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Yay! Thank you so much for letting me know! So glad you love them. Welcome, SC!

[@loisfromohio3109]

This is my 1st time watching you I'm impressed. I'm gonna try this

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Lois! I'm so happy to have you here!

[@pamelamacik4826]

You are a very good teacher and I am so glad I found your videos ❤ first time canner and I wanted to learn the best way to can potatoes and meat. Glad you explained why you can potatoes this way as I was concerned about how they would be canning the other way. Looking for a meat video from you next! I also watched your soup videos❤️. Thanks

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Pamela! After all these years, this is the only way I can potatoes. I predict you will like it! ;-) I have several meat canning videos, please let me know if you're looking for something specific.

[@anitamorrison4992]

I am going to the store as potatoes are on sale. Neither my husband or I like canned potatoes the approved way, we are going to try this! I also plan to then cook some in the oven the way you did, we love our potatoes crispy. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure, Anita! I hope you love them as much as we do! Keep us posted. Happy you’re here!

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

This looks wonderful. I'll be doing this. The lids we use today are a little different formulation. The old ones still need to be heated.

[@growandpreserve]

Happy you're going to try it Marilyn! Happy to have you here!

[@rfarmstead3087]

Never heard of this until today. I am just getting ready to can potatoes. This sounds like a winner. I am a total rebel canner. 😂 thanks so much!

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome! So glad to have you here. Keep me posted on your potato canning!

[@neppieb]

I'm with you when it comes to canned potatoes. The approved method taste metallic to me. My family loves them, but not me. I will try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@growandpreserve]

Hope you like this one better! Maybe your family will too. ;-) Happy to have you here, Neppie!

[@beingsneaky]

Yes the metallic taste.. yuck

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Howdy Carter! I just found you, and I subscribed. In 65 years I have learned that I don't have a lot of trust in everything "they" say. I love a little rebel! I have never liked canned potatoes and I have mostly depended on dehydrating them. Also, the way you cooked them looked delicious. I am going to have to try this method! Texas Deb 😁

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Deb! I am so happy to have you here!

[@grammysgrub8870]

I hope you come back and post how you liked them!

[@corriehordyk3342]

How do you do dehrated potatoes? Please

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

@@corriehordyk3342 I either slice them about 1/8" thick, or shred them like hash browns, blanch them in salted water, dry them a little on a towel then lay them out on my dehydrator trays. I can't remember the temperature but it's around 120-125 until they are completely dry. I tried diced potatoes before, but they didn't dry completely and the molded in the jar I put them in. For shreds, I use silicone mesh fabric so they don't fall through my trays. It's so much better than store bought au gratin potato mixes, you make your own sauce, or add to casseroles. Texas Deb ❤️

[@Troupe112]

​@@godsgreenacreshomestead708 Hello, I am a Texas Debra! There is so much good info in the comments. Plus the great video on dry canning potatoes, rice, carrots i.e.! Have a beautiful day!

[@teresa72776Yahoo]

I've been doing mine dry for a year now and I love them so much more. But they do brown. So I'm excited to try the citric acid tip!

[@growandpreserve]

Great! The citric acid will help tremendously. Glad to have you here, Mom of many!

[@sued9160]

Does the citric acid and liberal salt need to be rinsed off?

[@sandys7118]

I just found your channel and I am so happy! I am picking up 50lbs of red potatoes in the morning and I am going to can them. Love your channel!

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Sandy! I’m so glad you’re here! I can’t wait to hear about your potatoes. I predict you’re going to love them! 😘

[@tamararoberts9307]

I've never heard of this 'dry canning' method before. Glad your video popped up because I want to try this

[@growandpreserve]

So glad you’re going to try it! I love them. Happy to have you here, Tamara!

[@tamararoberts9307]

Appreciating the warm welcome ♡

[@dawnbrown7964]

I just canned for the first time in my life. So pumped! Did your dry canned potatoes in my pressure cooker and in my electric pressure cooker. Had both of them going at the same time. Wish I could post pics.❤🎉😊🎉

[@growandpreserve]

Congrats, Dawn! I assume you meant that you processed them in the pressure canner, not the pressure cooker?

[@dawnbrown7964]

@@growandpreserve , Yes. My bad. I meant to say Pressure Canner. I canned 28 quarts of Brunswick Stew this week.💕

[@jade-d314]

I've been water bath canning for a few years now. I've been afraid of pressure cookers/canners ever since I first saw "Breakfast at Tiffany's" years ago, so I've never even given this method of canning a thought. What I appreciate most about this video is the detailed explanation of how to use the canner. Now I'm ready to try it. Thanks so much for your thorough explanation.

[@growandpreserve]

Jade, I'm so excited you're going to give pressure canning a try. I totally get that it can be intimidating at first, but you'll be an old pro in no time! Keep me posted. And welcome!

[@lisag5162]

Loved your video, I also live in Tennessee. Great info because I am a newbie and want to try dry canning.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Lisa! We just moved to TN 2 years ago. I'm never leaving! '-) I'm so glad you're here as you start your canning journey. So much fun!

[@katielin2379]

I've tried a different method of dry canning potatoes. I think I will try this method. Thank you for sharing.

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure! Happy to have you here, Katie Lin!

[@lisawoods9391]

I absolutely LOVE the pint and a half jars! You can't find them very much anymore though. . Wish I could find them, I'd buy more of them. :) GREAT video! Thank you!

[@sandrabackus7482]

Just found them on Amazon different I think it was like Vernon anyway anyways the beautiful Diamond cut jars that we usually use for jams in a 22 oz you ounce I just got them today all of them can't wait

[@growandpreserve]

I love them too! Happy to have you here, Lisa!

[@growandpreserve]

Oooh! I'll have to look those up!

[@annhendrick8681]

It may be just in the South I don’t know but, if you have a local Ace Hardware Store in your area they carry this size jar and will order for you or you can order online to there store or home delivery.

[@lynnlast9272]

I’ve never heard of dry canning potatoes, I’ve dry canned beans and corn and rice just in the oven those are completely different. This was a fantastic video for me to find!! I love love love this idea! I canned potatoes years ago the regular way, they’re still sitting on the shelf, they’re gross. Thank you, thank you for doing this video!

[@growandpreserve]

Hooray! So happy to have you here, Lynn! You’ll have a hard time keeping these on the shelf! 😋 Glad you’re here!

[@pjjp6341]

I will do rebel canning! Watching how much you enjoy these potatoes has convinced me! They looked delicious coming out of the oven!

[@growandpreserve]

I bet you'll love them!

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

Really looking forward to doing this ❤

[@growandpreserve]

Good! Report back if you get a chance!

[@omasharonie1]

Im definitely going to try these. Ive recently just canned a few things not approved and they have all turned out fine

[@growandpreserve]

Yay! I hope you'll like them as much as I do! Happy to have you here, Omasharonie!

[@judykish1481]

Great video and so informative. By the way, I think the FDA should get its rules from you and all the other ladies out there that have been canning for years - true experience. Thank you so much for this great tutorial! God bless.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much Judy! I would definitely like to see some updated guidelines so folks aren't so terrified to can recipes that haven't specifically been tested yet. Unfortunately, I don't think we're going to see those anytime soon! So glad to have you here!

[@marilynbrown9276]

It Was a pleasure watching your video thanks for sharing

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Marilyn! I'm so happy to have you here!

[@janicemeeks3243]

Thank you for sharing. Going to try cause I love potatoes!

[@growandpreserve]

Yay! If you love potatoes, you'll love having these on the pantry shelf! So happy to have you here, Janice.

[@sjje2843]

I’m going to give it a try over here in London, UK. Funny enough, I’ve got a dozen vintage jars that are 750ml (that makes it a little over an American pint and a half). And yes, I do use various brands, style, age and types of preserving jars over here simply because, when I can get them secondhand, I do. So, I’m looking forward to giving these a go with the Maris Piper variety of potatoes which is described has crispy outer, floury and and fluffy texture when baked. 😀

[@growandpreserve]

I love that you have so many wonderfully different jars! I bet it makes for a beautiful pantry! And those potatoes, Maris Piper. They sound delicious! Enjoy! 😘

[@Fullofhope222]

@@growandpreserve Im in Ireland and we grow and eat a lot of potatoes - my only question is how long you can keep them on the shelf - thank you

[@growandpreserve]

I have eaten MANY 2 year old potatoes canned this way! Happy to have you here from Ireland, FullofHope!

[@Fullofhope222]

@@growandpreserve yes - Im a new sub today 🥰

[@growandpreserve]

@@Fullofhope222 Love that!

[@waterbuckethomestead]

Thank you for sharing this method. I never liked potatoes in a can. - Laura

[@growandpreserve]

You're welcome, Laura! I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like regular canned potatoes. I think there's a good chance you'll like this method. Please let me know if you give it a try. Thank you for being here! xoxo

[@patarmstrong9949]

I’ll be using your method next week! Great presentation and I’m excited to get it done ! Following

[@growandpreserve]

Great, Pat! Keep me posted!

[@heatherrichards3154]

We are absolutely loving these potatoes!! I wish I could share the pictures. I am going to can a lot more. My kids love them too. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Hooray! So happy to hear this, Heather! Thanks so much for reporting back! 😘

[@sunnyday5621]

I am very excited to do this. We all need to see the old way canning. Science has lost all common sense. I have heard of this method, but I could never find any instructions. I do can meats and fish. I am very confident with your method. Between the citric acid and salt preparation, I have no hesitation in using this method. Thank you very much from North Dakota..

[@growandpreserve]

Yes! Common sense does seem to be a lost art these days, doesn't it? I'm so happy to have you here, Sunny. Stay warm up there!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

You can look for old Amish canning books.

[@carenleggero9622]

I am definitely going to try the potatoes this way, nothing worse than gluey potatoes. For years I never pressure canned anything. I would put the food into jars while it was boiling/simmering put the lids on turn the jars upside down and cover with a towel. Next day I would turn the jars up right and check to make sure they were sealed. I never had a jar not seal until I started pressure canning.

[@growandpreserve]

I hope you love these as much as I do! So happy to have you here, Caren!

[@kathyjames4235]

I will definitely be canning potatoes like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@growandpreserve]

Awesome, Kathy! Let us know what you think of them. So happy to have you here!

[@paulastorm4213]

These are awesome will do more and my husband was impressed with the crunch

[@growandpreserve]

Yay, Paula! So glad you and your husband liked them! Glad to have you here!

[@carolavant3778]

So glad I found your channel today! I do a small amount of rebel canning, but had never found a recipe for potatoes that looked good until now. I'll definitely try this! As for the USDA, in all my years of canning, my faith in any government agency has waned, especially with this crazy administration. We definitely need to do what feels comfortable to us as individuals, and I have adopted the "my kitchen, my rules" approach, that not only includes canning methods, but also the reuse of commercial jars. Think about it. We reuse "canning" jars all the time. If the product in the commercial jar was canned, then the jar is safe for canning, just so long as you use lids that fit.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Carol! I really think you'll like these potatoes. So happy to have you here!

[@tomoverholt5123]

@@growandpreserve The problem with commercial jars is that they may not handle the long high temp which didn't happen from the original food processor who use other preservatives to help preserve the food without as much heat.

[@cgat1955]

Great video I’m in the UK and new to canning, we can buy canned potatoes in the supermarket but they’re awful. I bought a presto canner from USA a few months ago, I’ve done ugly chicken and beef and they’ve turned out so tender. I’m going to try your recipe with Maris Pipers they’re similar to the potatoes you’re using.

[@growandpreserve]

Great, Carol! I’m so glad you’ve been able to start canning. It really opens a whole new world, doesn’t it? These potatoes will be nothing like the store bought canned potatoes. Enjoy them. And Welcome!

[@fleuriretepanouirenLui]

Just found your channel ! Look so good ! Thanks for the tips !

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome!!

[@judykish1481]

Love your videos! You're a great teacher. Thanks so much.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Judy! I'm glad you're here.

[@kerrycooper-dean4243]

Just found this video. I have 9 of those exact size jars of dry pack potatoes in the canner at the moment. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out. The family aren’t keen on the potatoes preserved in stock or water.

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent! I bet the family loves these. So happy to have you here, Kerry!

[@colliecoform4854]

I love those jars. I haven't seen them but I am going to look for them now. We don't have a Hobby Lobby but maybe they ship or someone else has them. I am going to try these potatoes. They look great and not mushy or sticky.

[@growandpreserve]

The jars are cool, aren't they? I hope you're able to find some. If not, these potatoes will work perfectly well in either (boring!) pint or quart jars. I hope you enjoy these potatoes as much as I do! Thanks for being here, CF.

[@markdiehard]

Great video Im just getting into canning and your video helps me greatly God bless

[@growandpreserve]

Great, Mark! So glad to have you here!

[@kathrynl.taylor2401]

Excellent. Thank you. I'll be back again to can these. Just what I'm looking for.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Kathryn! Glad to have you here.

[@suemagyari2992]

I liked this. My only concern is the timing. The USDA pressure cans a quart for 40 min and a pint for 35 and those potatoes are peeled. I may try it with the higher canning time.

[@angelarigau4131]

Most of your vitamins are in the peel and they're great in mashed potatoes

[@forgetmenot4600]

You don't need citric acid, use salt in water, they will stay white as good as citric acid. You don't need to wait 30 minutes either. Just use 2 tsp salt or less n the same amountof water she had, dip them and carry on

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for your input. I have never tried them without the citric acid.

[@anonnnnnsh]

Thank you for your impute, your way is less expensive. I just hate having to pay shipping on everything now.

[@vickipeterson8679]

These look delicious. Can't wait to try them.

[@growandpreserve]

They are delish! let me know if you make them, Vicki!

[@janethair1140]

Thank you so much! I hated canned overcooked potatoes. This is great!

[@growandpreserve]

Hope you love them, Janet! Happy you’re here!

[@kathygee5612]

Yesterday I dry canned russet potatoes….now I’m a little bit afraid to eat them 😂 does anyone else do that?

[@growandpreserve]

Funny! Once you try them, you’ll never want them any other way. I used to not want to eat my home canned food because they looked so nice on the shelf! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bettyosborne1226]

Totally understand. I have canned a few things, have them on the shelf but am afraid to eat any of it. I think it comes from the die hard USDA approved canners that tell us we haven't killed the botulism spores......

[@kathygee5612]

@@bettyosborne1226 Exactly…

[@growandpreserve]

@@bettyosborne1226 You're right, and isn't that a ridiculous shame? It's the "guilty until proven innocent" approach. Until something has specifically been tested, It's "not approved".

[@wendyellis6402]

I water bath canned pickled eggs for the second time now. They are dee-licious 😃

[@renitameares3838]

I use the pint and 1/2 jars all of the time! They are the perfect size. Thanks for this video. I have a bushel of new potatoes from the garden and was going to can them. I’m going to try this method. I also like water bath canning them ( the Amish way) for 2 hours. The texture is better than the pressure canned ones that I always did before in liquid.

[@growandpreserve]

Aren't they the coolest jars? I can't wait to hear what you think of potatoes done this way. So glad to have you here, Renita!

[@aimeegunderson6852]

My husband loves making potato salad from the potatoes I've canned. But I do them raw and that is all we use them for.

[@growandpreserve]

That sounds like a good option!

[@rhondaogles3440]

Finished 7 quarts. Look delicious! Thank you

[@growandpreserve]

Yay, Rhonda! They will be delish! Keep me posted!

[@wallyruss4573]

I think they look wonderful!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you! They're delish!

[@wallyruss4573]

I'm sure they are!

[@wallyruss4573]

Do u wear that top often? I love it!

[@aikomorioka5024]

This is amazing! I can hardly wait to try this. They look delicious. How long can they keep on the shelf? Thank you❣️

[@growandpreserve]

Yay! I'm so glad you're going to try them! I have eaten many jars of 2 year old potatoes!

[@trishajordan8728]

New to canning, thank you so much for this video.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Trisha!

[@trishajordan8728]

@@growandpreserve I canned some today. I wish there was an option for pic.

[@growandpreserve]

You can always email me a pic! [e-mail]@@trishajordan8728

[@trishajordan8728]

@@growandpreserve, Thank you!😍