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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@HelenaBoutel]

​@@mommytime454you dried the potatoes whole?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@scbache5410]

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

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, SC. I try!

[@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 🥔

[@roberthenry4843]

In this video (potatoes, part 2) you show a jar with the small multi-colored potatoes. How did you can these? Need instructions. We love those small potatoes and would like to can some.

[@growandpreserve]

I do the small multi-color potatoes just like I do the Yukons in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TamaSwr8mEg8k If the multi-colors aren't large enough to slice in half, just poke them once with a fork. Do note that I find the purple potatoes tend to shrivel a bit.

[@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!

[@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!

[@djm0701]

Carter, you are AMAZING!! I have never canned potatoes, but I use the small ones in the air fryer. I use a small amount of oil, Johnnies Garlic seasoning and a bit of Rosemary, stir around in the bowl and air fry. My family loves them. BUT to be able to CAN them and use them like that any time is wonderous!! Now I have to get busy and can every potato I can get my hands on! Thank you for your terrific videos, so well thought out, food we all really like, and step by step so we cannot fail. You are my new "go to" videos daily to see if there is something new!

[@growandpreserve]

Hey, Dixie! So glad to have you here! I love having these on the shelf.

[@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!

[@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!

[@Truthseeker324]

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?

[@Truthseeker324]

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.@@Truthseeker324

[@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!

[@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..

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Barbara-pn9jx]

That's exactly what I wanted to know! Thank you, Carter, for all the time and effort you put into showing us how to can. I particularly like your soup videos!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Barbara!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@Niz-Gram]

I have saved everyone of your videos, I love canning, and have watched, and tried many, and were a big hit with my family, thank-you ever so much!!!

[@growandpreserve]

That is awesome! Thank you so much, Gram.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@ArtistCreek]

While I have no problem with most rebel canning, potatoes included. Your analogy is not the same. We aren't leaving our roast in a jar for 1 yr. Nor are our ovens anything like a pressure canner. This is apples and oranges.

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

@@BrattyPatriotdo you leave the peels on? Curious

[@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!

[@raew6366]

I know this is an older video, but it found me, and im so excited to go get potatoes tomorrow and try this out . Thank you for demonstrating all the different ways to make them . ( cut them )

[@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.

[@hrhdianednum7203]

If you take the “water juice” and let it dry then put it in the mini processor after it has dried and then you have potato starch and is even better than cornstarch. Once it is a dried and then pulverized you can put it in a container that says Potato Starch to switch with your cornstarch! I found and figured it out by accident! We always had a little pot of water that was turned off when it started to boil then when you use a small tongs to pick it up and then you slide them on top of the jars with a ring put to them tightly with hand strong tightening is all on the jar.

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting. Thanks for the info, Diane!

[@hrhdianednum7203]

I’m talking about I don’t think I quite said it right but the water when you cut it up and soak it or if you grate your potatoes raw then that’s the perfect amount to use for drying etc. but I have dishes traditional meals and to thicken the liquid you just add the clumps of grated potatoes with a big spoon and stir it gently in a 3” diameter then keep finding a new spot and it can be boiling liquid and it works like magic bcz you can instantly tell how much thickening you want or need bcz the thickening spreads. No need to cool it down to add the thickening.

[@hrhdianednum7203]

The last paragraph is about the canning lid process and that sterizes and softens the rubber to put on the jars after the vinegar process and helps to seal the jars. I boil the water, put lids in and then put it to the side as once the lid is in the water has already been taken off the stove. I really love this dry canning process so I am definitely going to use it as I hate soggy potatoes. Do you have any videos about green beans and carrots and such as broccoli or cauliflower? I’m going to look at your videos. I’m just giving FYI on tricks because I’m definitely not criticizing my teacher 🙏

[@growandpreserve]

@@hrhdianednum7203 Got it! Thanks for the tip, Diane!

[@growandpreserve]

@@hrhdianednum7203 I don't have any videos on green beans, carrots, broccoli or cauliflower because we prefer to eat them fresh only. I will usually freeze some cauliflower at the end of the season for grating into cauliflower rice as needed. Sorry I can't help you with those. There are tons of videos around on canning or dehydrating green beans and carrots though.

[@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!

[@soniahenney9827]

Great informative video. Thank you!

[@missdenim6590]

Hi! Thanks for the video! May I ask where u found that big coconut milk carton? I need some! I've never seen anything but cans before.

[@growandpreserve]

You're welcome! Regarding the coconut milk I use, when we lived in Atlanta, I found this size carton in one of the international markets. No luck at any of them here. So I now order it from Amazon:amzn.to/3tlTDeF Hope that helps, Miss D!

[@sheliagage2227]

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

[@cherylrobinson1747]

I canned russet potatoes and they browned and were cloudy and mushy. I canned Yukon gold and they were great. I was told russet potatoes have a lot more starch is why. I only grow and can Yukon gold now. Thank you for these videos!!

[@growandpreserve]

Yes. I've found that russets still work very well if they are reasonably fresh. Yukons and reds are always great.

[@sillililli01]

No more wasted potatoes from them going bad before my husband and I can eat them. I'll be canning my potatoes from now on using your method. Thank you so much for sharing your experiments with us. I subscribed to your Part 1 of Dry Canning Potatoes. I'll have to binge-watch your videos to catch up. lol

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Lilli! Glad to have you here! Enjoy the potatoes. I just did another big batch.

[@auntdello5286]

Thanks again for a very informative vid.

[@TodaysBibleTruth]

Great job. Thanks for the tips!

[@growandpreserve]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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!

[@kellyroup4262]

Have you tried canning the peels? They would be awesome spread out and baked til crispy! Excellent vids!! I've fried and eaten them but it would be a great way to save them for later.

[@growandpreserve]

I've never even thought about it, Kelly! I would probably freeze them instead of canning because I think they would all collapse into the released liquid at the bottom of the jar. You bake them until crispy and then treat them like potato chips? I'm intrigued!

[@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!

[@BrendaBodwin]

That would be a great box to gift a framed family photo, or a painting in. You can always decoupage a different cover on it.

[@growandpreserve]

Decoupage! Brilliant!

[@relmatruman7716]

I am glad you told us to wipe the top of the jar with vinegar. I would not of ever thought of that.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@LorindaStone]

I’m trying this today. Will let you know how it goes!

[@2americangirl]

I asked this same question with canning bacon and sausage...how long are the potatoes safe on the shelf? Thank you. Great videos.

[@2americangirl]

Forgive me....I know now you mentioned you will keep posting on 6-12 months on stability. Thank you

[@growandpreserve]

We eat these all the time. On this particular batch, the 6 month test was perfect. The gold potatoes I did in the Part One video, started shriveling a bit around the 2.5 year mark. They were still ok to eat, but they no longer tasted as fresh. Hope that helps!

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

I do short term canning- store to 2-3 months in fridge incase I need some in hurry or not feeling well- Peel- Cut in small squares( so I can dump water off and make maybe potatoes salad) or use in veg soup-- I cook them in salt water till not mushy- put in clean jars and pour juice on put 1 tablespoon vinegar in jar put cover tight on and set in space u don’t bump them - when cold I refrigerate - use as I like- color does not change

[@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!

[@pamelazweerink2066]

Have you tried sweet potatoes in the dry canning? French fried sweet potatoes, or even mashed sweet potatoes (for babies). I would like to see that. I too, just found your channel…Thank you for this.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Pamela! I haven't found anyone who has successfully canned sweet potatoes this way. I had one viewer try several times, all with sub-par results. Sorry!

[@pamelazweerink2066]

@@growandpreserve Thank you. It’s good to know.

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

I did try pressure can, Dry canning method on sweet potatoes! Added about a 1/2 t butter to each jar, Had 6 jars. Only ONE SEALED! Put the rest in fridge and they taste wonderful! Just not sure why I had the seals could be the bad Ball lids. I had just canned 7 jars new potatoes with the exact method, all sealed wonderfully but used a different set of lids! Will be trying sweet Potatoes again! Please let us know if you try it. Carter, will you try sweet potatoes PLEASE???!!!!

[@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!

[@sunnyday5621]

I love russet potatoes. They are very persnickety. They can have more yeast and sugar in them than other potatoes, which makes them great for potato dumplings and potato bread. The will take on flavors very easily. You can tell if the sugar content is hi because you will have black spots on the outside that need trimming. These will also require more salt to season. Reddish color is a high volume of yeast. Salt bathing them, like you do the citric acid, is great for removing the extra sugar and yeast. Use about 3 times the amount you do when you sprinkle it on top. Then drain and do the salt on top & drain. For your mashed potatoes, I would cut them into pieces not larger than 1 inch cubes to allow more penetration of the citric acid and salt. Actually I am going to try some with just the salt, when I do my russets. I have also had russets that had loads of water and others that are dry as dust and take twice the amount of liquid when mashed. Persnickety, but I love them. Thanks for this experiment. It saved me from doing it. LOL. I bet you were having potato overload by the time you were done. Carter - I like your air fryer (capacity and shape) what brand is it, please?

[@growandpreserve]

My goodness, Sunny! You know your russets! Fascinating info. Thanks so much for sharing! Good thought on reducing the size of the chunks for mash. I will do that next time. Here's my air fryer: amzn.to/3Es5QEG

[@Deauxneal]

Thank you! I will try the salt water instead.

[@sunnyday5621]

@@growandpreserve - Thank you

[@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!

[@dtassler]

3 and 6 month update. Thank you so much for doing this video...all the work and eating all those taters! My hubby got me an electric canner on early Black Friday sale. Can't wait to learn more from you.

[@growandpreserve]

I think those are good update times too! Go hubby! Which canner did you get? I’m thinking about an electric one too so I can multitask. Thank you for being here, Darla!

[@dtassler]

@@growandpreserve Nesco canner from Fleet Farm sale. $89 with coupon code. I do not have a gas stove so worried about the weight of canning on my glass top. Rose Red Homestead tested so I trust it will work as a starter.

[@growandpreserve]

@@dtassler Yes! I hear it works great! Excited for you!

[@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.

[@BurgardPottery]

You can always dig a hole in the ground big enough to fit a trash can, leave maybe the top couple inches above ground, fill in around the can with dirt. put your potatoes in there with the lid on and cover the top with some straw for insulation. The temperature underground stays a mor uniform temp. You might research and see if the trash can needs any holes.

[@ayferkilic]

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

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Ayfer! Glad to have you here!

[@melodiewager7909]

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

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Melodie!

[@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!

[@Elohimand3AcersofGrace]

I just came across your channel, and subscribed, I have to say I love ❤️ you channel, Hugs Love and Blessings from my table to yours 👩🏻‍🍳

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Angel! So glad to have you here!

[@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.

[@jeanbrooks1617]

Hello, Carter, I am a new subscriber. I am amazed at the potato test. I am definitely going to do it! Thank you so much. Love your style. Looking forward to getting to know you. Jean Colorado USA

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Jean! Glad to have you here!

[@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!

[@Jport3]

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

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Jeanne! And welcome!

[@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!

[@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. 😘

[@micky6220]

Hi from Germany! I've just found your channel today and I love it, so you have a new subscriber 🙂. I don't have a root cellar or some other option to store my potatoes properly, but for this years harvest I'm looking forward to do canning a lot! Great video, thank you very much. I'm just wondering.. have you ever tried canning these potatoes without oil? All the best for you, Micky

[@growandpreserve]

So great to have you here, Micky! Welcome. I have never tried them without oil. I would expect that the oil is what helps keep them from sticking together, and it may also provide a bit of protection from discoloration. I'm going to be canning all of mine this year too.

[@babarageorge9246]

Hi Cater 🙋🏻‍♀️I’m from south Australia I’ve just found your videos and I’m soooo impressed by your thorough explanations of what to do and how to do it. I’ve been canning for years and have not tried potatoes . But you make it look amazing so I’ll be trying this method. Thanks so much for your knowledge on canning that’s helping so many people have confidence to try this . Kind regards barb ❤

[@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!

[@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

[@jenniferharris3989]

When i dry can my baby potatoes in quarts i also throw in several cloves of garlic amazing my hubby and i love garlic

[@growandpreserve]

Yum!

[@annemariekeene4668]

Thank you for the outstanding video on dry canning potatoes. I tried canning them in my Presto Digital Pressure Canner using the method in their book and it was by adding boiling water then canning and I didn't really care for the consistency. I'm definitely trying dry canning.

[@growandpreserve]

You are so welcome! I bet you like them better this way!

[@TheAusprepper]

The easy way to dry food for me is to place on a towel spread out and use the hair dryer. I that does the trick, especially for dehydrating and roasting. Gets rid of excess moisture.

[@growandpreserve]

Very creative! Happy to have you here, The Ausprepper!

[@Pam-h1s]

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.

[@carolharris6440]

I have to say that I canned your way and the potatoes came out wonderful ... thank you so much .... I just canned 25 lbs of potatoes .. thank you again ... !!!

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo! Enjoy them! How many pints did you get from 25lbs? Thanks so much for reporting back, Carol!

[@stephanienuce7711]

This is VERY exciting!!!!

[@growandpreserve]

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

[@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!

[@ericmandley]

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.

[@dianemitchell777]

Well I successfully canned whole potatoes using your method. Now onto hash browns! I was wondering if you could tell me what kitchen chopper you are using? I see soooo many on amazon. I even tried to search if you had a store front on Amazon. BTW- thank you for the recommendation for Forjars. I did purchase lids and a vacuum sealer from them. I'm excited to use the sealer for my vanilla extract jars!

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent, Diane! I do have a storefront on Amazon that I've been working on the last couple weeks. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/shop/growandpreserve . Also, here is the newer version of the chopper I have: amzn.to/3MuuWXm I'm so glad you're enjoying your ForJars products. I've been really thrilled with them.

[@dianemitchell777]

@@growandpreserve Well I purchased the dicer and I hope you get credit for that. I cruised through your store front and am happy to have a link from someone I trust for good canning 'stuff'. Thank you.

[@normabournes5789]

They make fast & delicious potato salad too!

[@growandpreserve]

Indeed! Glad to have you here, Norma!

[@nannyssillysoapco]

FYI as one e.g. per National Centre for Home Preservation, 5lb can be used for peaches. So probably for things that can be water canned, but the pressure canning takes a bit of a shorter time of actual processing. Given the power up and power down time of PC probably only worth doing in a full large 'double rack' canner.

[@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!

[@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!

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

One KZbin channel was saying the science says that water transfers, the heat into the food four times greater than the air. I like the idea of dry canning so I’m wondering, do you can for longer temperatures or what is it that makes you feel good about what you’re doing? I really love what you’re doing so please help my curiosity, thank you

[@growandpreserve]

Hey, Glory. You should always, always only do exactly what feels right to you based on your own research and canning experience. There are a lot of canning projects I see folks do that I would not be at all comfortable doing. This is one I've done for several years, and I've grown quite comfortable with the care I take in the process and in the end product. It's also important to note that I am cooking these thoroughly prior to eating. Par-cooking and freezing french fries and hash browns is a good option if canning doesn't feel right to you. I hope that helps. It is never my intention to try to convince anyone to do anything.

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

@@growandpreserve thank you for your reply. When I find something, I really like I ask a lot of questions about it. And when you did the potatoes, I was so happy. Then you have those who don’t feel good about it and then it brings you down. But the ideas to cook them thoroughly. I wish that some of these ideas could get a clear signal that everything is A-OK but I guess that’s life. And I never get the impression that you would mislead someone. You’re very good about letting people know. They need to do it at their own comfort. Thank you.

[@louiset.2504]

Making these today!!!

[@growandpreserve]

Outstanding, Louise! How did it go?

[@emilevictorfrench8154]

I tried this with potato wedges with skin on for fries. Then used convection oven to finish. They were great. I put a pat of butter on the bottom of each jar and the butter infused into the fries. Next time I will add a little garlic powder to see how that works. That said, I am not sure of the safety of this method, especially with skin on, but it is a great way to ParCook the potatoes and I will use it to prepare my fries a couple of days ahead of any dinner I plan with frites, like steak frites, crab cakes etc.

[@growandpreserve]

Glad you enjoyed them! They're perfect for meal prep.

[@araceliadams34]

Thank You for all that testing. Was there any difference between the oven or the Air Fryer. Or the Pan Frying and the Air Fryer

[@growandpreserve]

Not that I could tell. I was quite impressed that the air fryer could go toe to toe with the oven and stovetop. Happy to have you here, Aracelli!

[@gwenreed8605]

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

[@SandyBoatright]

Thank you so much for the dry canning potatoes.I did do some in water and they were terrible and the only way I could eat them was to wash them and air fry them. Now I am dry packing my potatoes and they are delicious.

[@growandpreserve]

Yay, Sandy! So glad to hear these are working for you! They're a staple in my house for sure! Great to have you here. Thanks so much for reporting back!

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

I think the biggest question or concern that anyone would have in canning something like this would be even under pressure.. does the heat in the pressure reach the center of whatever you're caning stay in the kill zone for the right amount of time. I know there's a gadget that can be acquired that would measure the pressure inside say the potato and did it stay at that temperature in that kill zone which would include the time that the counter stays undisturbed.. does it stay there at the right measurements in the kill zone for the right amount of time.

[@growandpreserve]

Hmmm. You had me at "gadget". I'll investigate. Thanks for the tip, CJS!

[@phoenixxfinancial]

The food is cooked after coming out of the jar, which would kill any toxin that survived the pressure canning. Kill zone would matter if you're eating it out of the jar without frying or baking as she is doing in this video for all the potatoes involved.

[@huemanexperience1738]

"kill zone"....at what temperature does water boil? What is the temperature of a pressure cooker under 10lbs pressure, after it's reached the boil and vented for 10 minutes? If you know the answers to those two questions, then you would know that the "kill zone" was achieved at the start of boiling water. The rest is the "making sure zone". No seal is the only reason canned food will make someone sick.

[@ArtistCreek]

​​@@huemanexperience1738But based on that NOTHING would need waterbathed 2 or 3 hrs...like the books say. I mean I personally agree. I think it's crazy to waterbath green beans for 2hrs. And the science doesn't make sense to why that is necessary