Dry Canning Potatoes, Part 2: Canning Fries, Hashbrowns, a Better Mash & Other FAQs

Can you dry can French fries? Can you dry can hashbrowns? Will dry canning make for better mashed potatoes? Can you dry can russet potatoes? Can you dry can peeled potatoes? How long do dry canned potatoes last? How else can you prepare dry canned potatoes for serving? These are the questions you asked on my first video about dry canning potatoes.
I'm going to try to answer all of these questions here! I have eaten A LOT of potatoes the past couple days. Hope you enjoy the results! I'll be dieting next week! ;-)
***Please note that this method of canning is not the "approved" method. Please do your own research to determine if this is the right method for you.
As always, I am so grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for being here!
General directions:
Dry Canned Potatoes: Grow and Preserve
Thoroughly wash and scrub potatoes. Cut to 1-1.5” size for crispy smashed potatoes, ½” dices for hash browns, 8 wedges for fries, or peel and cut into 1-1.5” pieces for mash.
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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Carter
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[@cmd261]

Best breakdown of canned potatoes i have seen. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[@growandpreserve]

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

[@huemanexperience1738]

Great job Carter! I read comments to see how people respond. A few questions about internal temperature reaching the temp needed to "kill" any bad stuff. People amaze me sometimes. Heres a thought for those folks. You set your oven for 350° or 400° and bake, roast etc right? Temp stays at what you set it at right? Oven is venting constantly, due to "pressure build up"...same as a pressure cooker. You trust your oven to cook thru something frozen and eat it, or a roast and eat it, yet dont think a jar of potatoes would be safe? Yet its the same concept except its on top of the stove and not in the oven. Come on folks. We can do better than the alphabet agencies.

[@BrattyPatriot]

Not the same concept at all. You really need to dig into the science of dry versus using water canning. And then read up on leaving the peels on root veggies when canning.

[@patroot2536]

Amen

[@sheldons231]

We always leave the peels on, I read once where a nutritional scientist said if people were smart, they'd peel the potatoes and throw the potato away and eat the peels, as they have more nutritional value. Plus as side note Red potatoes are good for Psoriasis, my wife use to get it all the time, over 20 years ago we switched to only eating red potatoes as they were supposed to be good for people with Psoriasis, any they were right, she hadn't had a bout of it in 20 years.

[@sheldons231]

We tried dry packed potatoes back in January 2024, as they had a great sale on them so we bought 60 lbs. We did some quartered and some rough diced about 3/4 inch to an inch. Well the diced turned out to be some of the best breakfast potatoes I ever had, and being so easy to make, makes them the best. The quarter cut we smashed on a bake sheet like you did and they were fantastic too. These potatoes really help getting supper made up fast since we both work through the week although the wife gets home about 30 minutes before me, she gas most of it done by the time I'm changed out of my uniform.

[@growandpreserve]

I love this! Thanks so much for reporting back. You are so right about how quick and easy they make meals. Nothing better than crispy potatoes in my book. I'm so glad you like them!

[@julescaru8591]

Well I canned ‘taters this way yesterday, and I’m impressed with your process and transparency throughout this whole video, thank you for taking the time to do it , and yes you earned a sub and like ! All the best Jules 💕

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Jules! Can’t wait to hear what you think of them. I’m a bit obsessed with them at the moment!😁 Happy to have you here!

[@scbache5410]

I just love how you take the time and show everything from prep>canning>final product.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, SC. I try!

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Thanks so much for this my rebel friend! 😁 I think you should show the 3 and 6 month results, but I would be very interested to see how much past the 2 1/2 year mark they could go as well. Even if it's only one jar, any style. Maybe look at 3 1/2? Or more? Color or texture changes, smell, etc. Blessings, Texas Deb 😁❤️

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure, Texas Deb! You're going to love these. I think 3 and 6 months on these would be good to give everyone some level of comfort. I have a couple of my "found" jars of 2.5 year old dry canned yukon golds left. I will set one of those aside to check in another year! Happy to have you here!

[@joette3477]

I can add my experience to this. I did dry packed potatoes and the jars we ate in the first six months were good. I have a few of those jars still on my shelf from 4/22. Both the fries and chunks are very dry and hard on top..inedible. I don't think I will do many jars of those dry. I also dry packed small whole potatoes around the same time, they have been fine for well over a year. I'm getting ready to can 20 pounds tomorrow, I think I'll try some with water for mashed potatoes and see how that works.

[@mommytime454]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge I have always been intejust did in pressure Canning are other food items and potatoes were one of them I have only done water bath Canning And that knowledge came from my grandmother who is now not with us, Along with all her recipes so I have counted on my memories and some knowledge from seasoned canners to help. Your video has opened a new door for me as I have a pressure canner which I have not used yet, And will be testing it out probably with your potato recipe soon. I have also done dehydrating and I did potatoes which I did not use citric acid, But I blanched them in boiling salted water for a minute or 2 and then plunged into an ice bath, then towel dried. After that I dehydrated them, And the color came perfect like the way they were when I first peeled them. I have only done sliced potatoes and Julian potatoes. But I can't wait to try your method thank you so much you gotta like and I have subscribed to your channel thank you.

[@KSKAZNative5]

Carter, thank you for showing how you canned potatoes. I watched your first video and gave it a try and it was a huge hit with my family and my teenage son loves to open a jar and pop them in the air fryer! And perfect for frying up with onion and sausage. Looking forward to canning more potatoes from the garden. I also did country style cubed hashbrowns with green bell peppers, another hit! Again, thank you for sharing. Many blessings to you and hubby. ❤

[@growandpreserve]

Kelli, thanks so much for reporting back! I am so glad your family likes them. I’m a bit obsessed with the hash browns at the moment! 😉 Thank you so much for being here.

[@sharonmcanespy5484]

You should consider putting together a cookbook or how to book. Seriously, I would buy it, never thought about doing some of the things your doing with canning but I'm absolutely going to do this. I'm not afraid at all trying dry canning. You make it very simple and showing the results is mindblowing in my opinion. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Sharon! Glad to have you here!

[@jippygo]

This was so helpful! I am just getting back into canning after 40 years away from it. My past experience in canning was only with the bountiful peaches, pears, apples and cherries that were grown in the valley we lived in at the time. Your videos have really helped to show that there are so many other foods to can and enjoy. Thank you, for the time and effort you put into these easy to watch videos.

[@growandpreserve]

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

[@soniahenney9827]

Great informative video. Thank you!

[@patriciadelph1945]

Yes you earned every bit of it! Loved it. I’m your new fan.

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo! Thank you so much, Patricia. So happy to have you here.

[@beealll3475]

They look wonderful! I just finished canning 17 quarts and can’t wait to try them. Rebel canning..yum👍

[@growandpreserve]

Wow! Good for you! I can't wait to hear what you think! Thanks for being here, BeeAll L!

[@beealll3475]

@@growandpreserve Tried a quart of my potatoes today and OMGravy they were a big hit. I don’t think 17 quarts will be enough. Going to make steak and cottage fries with russets tomorrow and Yukon chunks for mash potatoes. Love rebel canning🙌

[@growandpreserve]

Huge success! Thanks so much for letting us know. Happy canning, BeeAll L!

[@JeannePorter]

You earned my subscription on part one!! This is a game changer!! Thank you soo much!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Jeanne! And welcome!

[@ritaalbert2159]

You made this look easy, and you did an awesome job to boot. I have not seen a good presentation like this in a very, very long time and you nailed it. I will be canning potatoes your way for now on. I will pressure cook French fries, mash potatoes and hash browns. Thank you for the comparison and you also sold me on the air fryer. I will purchase the one you used on this video. Thank you for your time. PS: I think that I will add more salt for the soaking and make sure that all the potatoes are covered. Maybe there will be less browning. Thank you again.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Rita! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. We've gone through several batches in the past few months. So happy to have you here, Rita!

[@susancornish5386]

This video showed up in my KZbin today & I am so impressed. Stopped canning potatoes years ago as they are utterly disgusting- usually just dehydrate slices. Everyone dry cans chicken, I dry can (cooked) beef & pork - will be canning potatoes tomorrow. You are a lady after my own ❤ Thank you, Susan

[@growandpreserve]

Susan, I am so happy to have you here! Welcome back to home canned potatoes! These have been a stellar performer in my pantry. I hope you love them as much as I do.

[@kaybaker4826]

Susan can you share how you dry can your meat im new at this i would love to know how to do that

[@kaybaker4826]

Grow and preserve what what did you put in the water i didn't hear what it was and what it was for

[@pennyhinders339]

So I'm so confused,,I have never canned and really have no family to get from I am 67 now and just starting. So was very excited to find ur channel, was all prepared to get started then another creator came up on my page and this is what I heard THERE IS NO DRY CANNING and I heard all about the DRY CANNING POTATOES, and ur a ticking time bomb, so I'm like what? Those look very good to me, so any advice from anyone. Have my new canner, got jars and want to get started but she is making me have second thoughts..

[@jennyskydog]

Thank you for the great videos on canning potatoes. I’ve planted a lot of potatoes where storage is not an option here in South Texas like my home state in Washington. You’ve given me the confidence to can and end up with a wonderful, yummy product instead of mush lol. ❤

[@growandpreserve]

You can absolutely do it! Glad to have you here, Jenny!

[@ayferkilic]

Very happy that i find your Channel on KZbin, love it just what i needed

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Ayfer! Glad to have you here!

[@terrysaintonge511]

Wonderful! I’ve heard of dry canned potatoes but never seen it done with such variety. Thank you so much!

[@growandpreserve]

You're welcome, Terry! Glad to have you here!

[@gemini2twins1955]

I learn so much from videos. I never even thought about canning potatoes like this! I will be canning potatoes like this real soon. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Great, Gemini! So glad to have you here!

[@lindamyers953]

Your canning potatoes part 1 came up magically on my play list. Loved it so I subscribed then went to find part 2! You definitely earned a like. Will enjoy watching your other videos and look forward to the gardening ones as well! I'm on the other side of the country from you but there are always new things to learn which can be adapted for any area. Best wishes for continued growth for your channel.😎🇺🇸

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Linda! So glad to have you here!

[@lindathompson3673]

I gave up on canning potatoes using the approved method until I came across your channel. I love to can and will certainly be using this method from now on. Thank you! BTW, you have a new sub😊

[@growandpreserve]

Yay, Linda! So happy to have you here!

[@georgiathomlison1244]

I just watched back to back dry canning potatoes, can’t wait to do this. I love your videos you really pay attention to details. I wish I could print the recipes I had to copy with paper and pencil. I was worth it. ❤️

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Georgia! I do need to figure out printable recipes. Ideally, I would have them on a website, I just don’t have the time at the moment to manage and develop a website. I’ll figure something out at some point, I hope! In the meantime, thanks for sticking with me!

[@shuvanidev]

I watched through both of your dry pack potato videos and they are so good! Thank you so much for being so thorough. You are great teacher and an inspiration. I got some potatoes that I'm going to be canning up tomorrow :)

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much! Keep me posted on how it goes!

[@sepp5762]

Excellent video, so much information. Thank you so much for testing and sharing. Sue from Australia.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, so much, Sue! So happy to have you here from Australia!

[@dtassler]

oh and thanks for sharing the board info and care and the spice jars. The board is still on my wishlist. Trying to decide on size for my use.

[@growandpreserve]

Keep me posted!

[@higheraimhomestead5293]

Ran across your station today and so glad I did. I've been canning for over 40 years and loved this video. Your step by step guide and showing the finished product was wonderful! I look forward to exploring more of your videos.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Higher! So glad to have you here!

[@patriciadelph1945]

Thank you so much,you take the unknown out of everything for us.

[@growandpreserve]

You are welcome. Thank you so much. You made my night. 😘

[@connieparker8896]

I just love your videos, your so real and feel like you talking to all of us at our house. My Daughter really likes the way you teach, she’s in her early 50’s and just learning to can and preserve, Thank you!!!

[@growandpreserve]

Connie! Thanks so much! Love that your daughter is here as well. Great to have you here!

[@kathyepps115]

I am counting down the days until my potato harvest -- can't wait to dry can my potatoes! Thanks for very informative videos, Carter. So happy I found your channel.

[@growandpreserve]

So glad to have you here, Kathy! You'll be much happier with your potatoes canned this way.

[@georgiathomlison1244]

I love this, I have nerves liked canned potatoes even commercial one, these look amazing. Thank you.

[@growandpreserve]

You're welcome, Georgia! I bet you'll like these a lot better. Great to have you here!

[@stevegordon5243]

Great video! Thanks for testing and documenting this for all of us. I am going to be canning more potatoes after this!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Steve! So am I! Happy to have you here!

[@cherylstarke5206]

Thank you so very much for showing how to can dry. I was concerned about canning in water. You are a blessing. 💕From North Georgia

[@growandpreserve]

You are so welcome! Happy to have you here, Cheryl!

[@maryturner3534]

New subscriber here. I love how you break it down. I live in a humid climate so I feel canning would be my best chance of preserving potatoes. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Mary! Yes, a humid climate is so hard on fresh potatoes. I think you'll be much happier with this way of storing them. Thank you for subscribing. I'm so happy to have you here!

[@nanamurf9430]

Thank you for this video! Just found your channel and subscribed. Can’t wait to try dry canning and watching more of your videos 💕

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Nana! So glad to have you here!

[@sandys7118]

Great video! This video helped me not to be afraid to can potatoes! The hash browns look amazing! I am now a subscriber and plan on bing watching your other videos!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Sandy! The hashbrowns are really great. My upcoming video for week 2 of the pantry challenge shows how perfect they are with corned beef hash. Yum! So excited for your potato canning journey!

[@araceliadams34]

I canned French Fries the ones you peeled and the small dry potatoes in Olive Oil. I smashed and baked the small potatoes they were Delicious I sprinkled more salt on them before baking . I haven't tried the Fries yet. These wedges look good. I'm just getting back to Canning. I've been working for the last 30 years hadn't canned since then, I retired a few years ago. Canning sure has advanced. I'm having so much fun with all these new recipes. Thank You.

[@growandpreserve]

I'm so glad you're back into canning! I find it ridiculously fun, but I'm such a nerd! It's so good to see others having fun with it. So happy to have you here, Araceli!

[@sherrypuckett6686]

These are super thank you for the lesson it was wonderful what about people that do vinger in the potatoes 🥔

[@SusieGrace0003]

Beautiful job! I want to get into canning again so I love your videos.

[@growandpreserve]

Yay, Susan! Let’s get you back into canning!

[@patroot2536]

Great video thank you they all looked so good😋

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks! They are terrific.

[@suzansayres9644]

Awesome! I loved from start to finish and cooking the potatoes!! I’m canning potatoes tomorrow! Fresh potatoes! Thank you so much!!!!❤

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent, Suzan! keep me posted!

[@Lalec122]

The best canned potato's! Great job on the tutorial...ty🙏🏼

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-rz9eu9ds5e]

thank you for answering all my questions you did GREAT!!!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much!

[@useruntracabletrance]

Very well presented I much appreciated your video

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you!

[@stephanienuce7711]

This is VERY exciting!!!!

[@growandpreserve]

They are so good. Hope you give them a try. Great to have you here, Stephanie!

[@jamiepacheco8974]

@growandpreserve - I DID IT! I couldn't figure out how to post a photo of my beautiful potatoes, but I DID IT! Can't wait to try them! This time I did quartered gold, they were quite large, and whole baby red and white. I didn't think I would ever find a way to preserve and USE all my home grown or store bought potatoes. I detest peeling and dicing, especially last minute. Now, I DONT have to! Better yet, hubby can grab a jar and throw them in the air-fryer or on the grill plate with his links and he has dinner on days Im too exhausted to cook. Next up is diced for hash browns! I know the original recipe came from elsewhere, but you have been such a blessing for all your hard work posting and sharing your knowledge, successes and learning curves.

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo! So glad you're enjoying these! Isn't it great getting the work done once up front, so mealtime is so easy, even a husband can manage! 😂

[@jamiepacheco8974]

@@growandpreserve yes!!! Especially since it will mean he gets something healthier that what he would prepare for just himself!!

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Excellent video. I appreciate your time.

[@growandpreserve]

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

[@user-gm8uf6jv5e]

WOW, Awesome!!!! Watched both parts, loved them both. I am now in search of a "Dry Cooker" hee hee hee Thank you. Cheers.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much! Glad to have you here.

[@user-un1zb8ug6o]

loved the video . thank you for your time. learned alot

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure, Mary! So happy to have you here.

[@nolamiller4113]

Hi from Australia just canned my potatoes using this method, looking forward to trying them. Great video

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Nola! I'm so happy you tried it. Looking forward to your thoughts. Happy to have you here!

[@veramcglaughn5663]

Yes you certainly earned my like and subscription! I will be doing some of these next year, or when ever I get some on sale!

[@growandpreserve]

You made me chuckle! I'm so happy to have you here, Vera! I'll do my best to keep earning your time! :-)

[@debdoherty3226]

This is my first day of watching...will definitely try your dry canning potatoes! Thanks

[@glendasmith7507]

I’m definitely going to give this a try

[@growandpreserve]

Great! I have loved having them on the shelf. Glad to have you here, Glenda!

[@MyLifeRefining]

An INCREDIBLY helpful and thorough follow up! Thank you so much! I had given up on canning potatoes after a disastrous result and wasted product many years ago. You have convinced me to give dry canning potatoes a go as I believe if it goes well, they will be SUPER useful to my family’s meals! Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Glad it was helpful! So gad to have you here, Refining!

[@truegapeach6968]

I am new to your account but I’m truly thrilled! Thank you so very much for sharing this method with us. 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Yay! Happy to have you here, TrueGApeach! I am also a true ga peach, now in TN.

[@truegapeach6968]

No wonder you make me feel so comfortable 🤗

[@growandpreserve]

@@truegapeach6968 😘

[@gwenreed8605]

Love this video now I will do a dry canning and it was new to me on putting oil on them love it

[@lisalisa3652]

This is great! I have never been happy with my canned potatoes so I stopped canning them. I’m ready to can again!

[@growandpreserve]

Whole different ballgame, Lisa. Let me know what you think!

[@kathydavis5548]

What a great tutorial. I liked and subsctibed. I definitely will be doing this when our new potatoes come in this Fall.

[@growandpreserve]

Yay, Kathy! So happy to have you here. I'm so obsessed with these at the moment, I can barely keep them on the shelf. I'll definitely be canning my potatoes when they come in as well.

[@donnarichey144]

I have watched other videos and they do green beans and carrots, so I will try those also. So happy to try all of these. Thank you again.

[@growandpreserve]

Keep me posted, Donna!

[@Deauxneal]

Thank you for the follow up!

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure! Happy to have you here, Deauxneal!

[@eugeniegedwill1210]

The pressure canner can also be used as a pressure cooker. The 5 pounds of pressure is used for pressure cooking. I use my Presto pressure canner as a pressure cooker when I make broth, it speeds up the process. Pressure canner can do double duty but not all pressure cookers are pressure canners.

[@growandpreserve]

Good info! Thanks, Eugenie!

[@louiset.2504]

Making these today!!!

[@growandpreserve]

Outstanding, Louise! How did it go?

[@donnawilkinson5536]

What a great process of potatoes video! Thank you for all of your hard work. Potatoes are absolutely my favorite food in the world, and now I can put them on the shelf. I would love to se a longer time between testing. ♥️🙏🏻

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Donna! I'm including what turned out to be a 7 month taste test of the fries on my next Cooking from the Pantry video. It won't be out until next month, but the fries were great! They are holding up beautifully. Hope that helps!

[@donnawilkinson5536]

@@growandpreserve it does indeed! I know they’ll last in the shelf a very long time, but it’s confirming yo see them put to the test.

[@user-rr5hb6ej5e]

Excellent info Carter! I would like you to show us at six months how the potatoes are however I am convinced this is a great way to preserve spuds. I will can some next week…as always you did a wonderful job! Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Pam! I actually just filmed a test on these in a "cooking from the pantry" video that likely won't be out until after the Every Bit Counts Challenge this month. It's been 7 months since I canned these potatoes. They were still great! We had the fries, and they tasted just like fresh fries.

[@duckyday1099]

You earned a like if for no other reason than the effort and presentation. Had to subscribe. I was going to can potatoes today the old way. Had ✂️ them up yesterday and soaked them overnight for an early start today. So new direction. Thank you and very well done.

[@growandpreserve]

Awesome, Ducky! Keep me posted!

[@melodiewager7909]

Wonderful vid. Thanks so much! I’d vote for 3 & 6 months for follow-up.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Melodie!

[@neppieb]

I finally dry canned some potatoes. I love them. They taste so good. I air fried some as hash browns and my husband and I loved them. Thanks so much for the video of how to dry can them. I will be doing this from now on.

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo! Glad they were a hit, Neppie!

[@janeschreiner5000]

Excellent video!! Thank you 😊.

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure, Jane! Glad to have you here.

[@yvettemitchell9928]

Just found your channel thank you for showing how things turn out and how to prepare after canning.

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure! Happy to have you here, Yvette!

[@feliciaward6589]

What an interesting video. I didn't think canning potatoes would have my attention like this.😋😅 Yummy 😋

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Felicia!

[@sandysmith1750]

OMGosh. I loved both your dry canning potatoes videos Especially part 2. I have 50 lbs I just got & going to start today.❤ thank you for a Great step by step tutorial.

[@growandpreserve]

How's it going for you, Sandy?

[@sandysmith1750]

I cooked quart jars for 35 mins of hashbrown size & chunks. As they cooled the bottom seems to be mushy. What did I do wrong? Yours look so yummy mine not so much. Only the top 1/2 looks like yours.

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds like there was still excess excess starch and water in the potatoes. Not a huge deal. They're absolutely fine to eat. I would just rinse the extra starch off the potatoes at the bottom of the jar and dry thoroughly before crisping them. Next time, go a bit longer on both the citric acid and the salt soak. Both are very important for the best product.@@sandysmith1750

[@karriemb4184]

I’m new to your channel!! Today is my first day!! Thank you for sharing!!! I’m going to can baby potatoes for sure !!! Thank you again

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome!! I'm so happy to have you here, Karrie! Keep me posted on your potato canning progress!

[@vondamorphew3505]

Great video Carter! I’m voting for 3-6 months.

[@growandpreserve]

3 months is this month! Woohoo! Potatoes coming up. My SIL will be here at the end of the month. Perhaps I can get her to do a taste test on camera! Thank you for being here, Vonda!

[@debbiemcdowell849]

Ive canned for years but never potatoes, but i will now, Thank You for doing such a thorough video.

[@growandpreserve]

You're most welcome, Debbie. Let me know how it goes.

[@sheliagage2227]

I enjoy watching how you can potatoes, I haven’t done them yet

[@minbutler7909]

Love this! Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

You are so welcome!

[@Mandela219]

Thank you for sharing! I tried the traditional canned potatoes on some of last years harvest and they were ok for soups but mashed potatoes were yucky. Definitely going to give this method a try!

[@growandpreserve]

Hope you like these better, Mandi! Good to have you here!

[@ethelnygaard7788]

I was researching dry canning potatoes on KZbin and you have the best instructions I have seen. I even saw one video that was water bath canning her potatoes! I feel bad for new canners trying to learn and don't know any better!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Ethel!

[@relmatruman7716]

Looks good

[@donnamathias5973]

ThAnkyou Carter ! You would be a great chemistry or science teacher! 😂great experiment!👍🏼👏🏼

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Donna!

[@mikeandbeverleygodfrey1907]

I was so sure it wasnt going to seal as Ive always been told to leave more head space so glad it worked. 🎉😊

[@growandpreserve]

Yes. They shrink so much!

[@alfredacaudle3374]

I’m so going to try the fries and,the hash browns. This weekend.thanks for showing and, demonstrating. On how they turned out.

[@growandpreserve]

Can't wait to hear what you think! Keep me posted, Alfreda!

[@louisecroft1914]

The aurfryer is fabulous I love it

[@growandpreserve]

I agree, Louise!

[@marciahohn4521]

3 months and 6 months sounds great!

[@growandpreserve]

Great! I did the three month review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7Rd5quaLeUr8k. I'll do a 6 month test in the next few weeks. Good to have you here, Marcia!

[@fierylatina1]

Wow!!! This was great! You answered my ❓ I watched the Whole video

[@growandpreserve]

Well, thank you so much, FieryLatina! So happy to have you here!

[@ginahill503]

This is brilliant!! My canned potatoes in water always turned to mush! Thank you for doing all this testing and evaluation! I have just set up my raised beds, and spuds will be forthcoming in the fullness of time. This is something I am most definitely going to try!! Canned in water was sub par! These look great. Hopeful of a good shelf-life! Also...you sure did deserve that "like", as well as the subscription! Highly enjoyable, and very informational! Much appreciated, as I have much canning in my future! Cheers, from the Pacific NW!

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Gina! So glad to have you here!

[@ginahill503]

@@growandpreserve Thank you!

[@feliciaward6589]

Oh, yes, new subscriber, this morning 🌅..thank you 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome! So glad to have you here, Felicia!

[@sharonhendricks9706]

Other than the color caused by oxidation in the potatoes, which makes them less eye appealing, there is nothing wrong with them. Perfectly safe to eat. If you really can't abide the color, simply trim it off. Oxidation is determined by a specific acid in starchy potatoes. This is the main reason I rarely use russets for cooking, period. A good yellow or red potato gives me the results I like, even for baking, but I really enjoyed your experiment and I'm going to try dry canning. I didn't know it was safe to dry can....

[@growandpreserve]

Food science! Thank you for the insight. I think you're going to like canning your potatoes this way! Happy to have you here, Sharon!

[@lisagrafton2529]

By the time you have to soak them for 90 minutes, then rinse and salt them, and have them set for 45 more minutes, before you start the tanning process, I wonder if it's worth dry canning. Potatoes seem to always be one thing that's available, and one could stock up on dried potatoes, and seal them with oxygen absorbers, or freeze dry or dehydrate potatoes and store with oxygen absorbers.???

[@brendablake8264]

I also loved watching and watched both videos- love how the color never changed- but really saw very little difference in cooking time fresh and canned. If I had lbs of potatoes I could not keep this would be a great option.

[@susiea1419]

It isn’t!

[@jozeedz9549]

Yes!!! You earned a 👍🏼 and subscription!! Great video! My first time in canning potatoes 🥔 last year, came out mushy.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Jozee! And welcome. Good to have you here!

[@annsmith8052]

New subscriber. Great video! I just started canning and have tried the Ball book method and I AM NOT a fan of that method. I'm going to try this method. Thank you again, Ann❤

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Ann! I think you'll find these a huge improvement on the water method. Happy to have you here!

[@coconut569]

Love this video

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Coconut!

[@karenkhanna126]

Great video. Thank you for the follow through. Just bought 20 pounds of potatoes to can😀

[@growandpreserve]

Awesome, Karen! I think you'll love them. I just posted the 3 month review of these a couple weeks ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7Rd5quaLeUr8k Hint...they're still awesome. 😉So glad to have you here!

[@darrylm3627]

😀Good to know, Great Tips

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Darryl!

[@ruthiecooper2446]

These look absolutely delicious, in definitely going to try potatoes this way. I relly dont like the one'that are canned in water either. Im watching you from Kentucky. I really enjoying watching 👀 your canning and dehydrator videos. I have a big garden. You are giving me some great ideas ❤

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, neighbor! (I'm in Tennessee) How wonderful to have a big garden to preserve. You're going to be a busy lady this Summer/Fall. I bet you're going to be much happier with potatoes canned this way, but do let me know what you think as you get to them. Great to have you here, Ruthie!

[@hillarypatz7616]

I just did my very first harvest of potatos. And I have been in a quandry on how to store them, as I don't have a "cold cellar" or decent cold storage. In MN the garage is too COLD, and the house is too warm. So I am very glad to have found your videos. Citric acid arrives tonight. Very excited. Might even entice me to get an air fryer!!! Thank you.

[@growandpreserve]

Great, Hillary! Keep me posted. Good to have you here.

[@deborahwoods2361]

Hey Carter! I made them and they turned out great! I didn't like them mashed though but they were great roasted in my turbo oven! I'll never do them in water again! I did carrots as well and they are beautiful. Non of those soggy carrots for me anymore! Thank you! 💜

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo, Deborah!

[@HoosierDaddy611]

I had no idea you could can potatoes, especially dry can them… your first video, came up on my feed, and ended up watching them both… you’re very thorough and I don’t feel I need to watch any other videos regarding dry canning them… Subscribed!…

[@growandpreserve]

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

[@susanwilliams1881]

Thanks for sharing

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure, Susan! Happy to have you here!

[@jamiepacheco8974]

What is the largest jar you have used or recommend using to dry can foods? I love how detailed you are and that you show the results! Fantastic! I have learned a TON from you, Thank you so much!

[@growandpreserve]

Hey, Jamie! When I can new potatoes, whole or halved, I use quart or 24oz jars. There's plenty of airflow for heat circulation between the bigger pieces. Smaller pieces like the hash browns, I stick to smaller jars. So glad to have you here, Jamie!

[@jamiepacheco8974]

@@growandpreserve Thank you so much for your reply Carter! Looking forward to watching more of your videos :)

[@glendawillingham5614]

U are a doll for doing these videos for us🤗🤗🤗🥰will be doing some today..can’t wait..I did boiled eggs yesterday in a brine..no cooking on them ..🥰

[@growandpreserve]

How did the canning go today, Glenda?

[@glendawillingham5614]

Sorry ..just saw this message . Picked eggs are so pretty.. it when I went to try and do the dry potatoes.. something must have been musing on the canner29 yrs old presto (23qt). Pressure needle never moved ..so after about 10or 15 min..steam was coming out after gauge put on..still never moved but could hear it boiling..got scared and turned it off..looked done , little water was in the 4 jars I did..just like urs were..so I called presto yesterday and ordered all new parts to replace on the lid..still not sure if I should throw them out??thank u🤗👍🤷‍♀️🤗

[@vicky52557985]

everythiing looks great

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Victoria!

[@meremadswyant8835]

Thank you for this! So excited to try this with our garden potatoes! Also love the spice jars. Could you share where you found the labels for the jars? Thank you! Mary

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Mary! These are the labels I used: amzn.to/3Qe3srD The labels stay on well, especially on glass. The program to print on them is somewhat frustrating, so if you're good with manipulating the Avery templates, try that instead. Hope that helps!

[@meremadswyant8835]

@@growandpreserve thank you so much! Grateful!

[@SlugBugLuv]

Thank you :)