Homemade Potato Flakes • Dehydrating & Vacuum Sealing

I have LOTS of tips throughout this video, so don't miss any of it! Learn how to make a good, storage-worthy mashed potato, dehydrate it, then vacuum seal for proper storage.
Recipe & measurements for RE-hydrating to eat (2 servings):
2/3 C water
1 T butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 C milk
2/3 C potato flakes
Heat water, butter & salt to boiling. Remove from heat.
Stir in milk and potato flakes with a fork until desired consistency.
Add seasonings to taste.
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[@ckinstle56]

try rolling the potato out under wax or parchment paper, freeze them the remove paper and dehydrate.. I did that with my daughters baby food years ago and it worked great !

[@northstarprepsteader]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@Luke1959]

😂😂😂 I love it, my mom had a pot, that size, with no handle! Used to ask her, many times, why do you use it? Her reply was I like it! Now that she's passed away, I'm using the same pot!!😂❤

[@northstarprepsteader]

That’s awesome!

[@joycefontana1440]

This was amazing I have been dehydrating frozen vegetables I am having so much fun . I've been canning peaches, pears, milk,beans spaghetti sauce I have run out of jars. I canned a lot when I had my family I am 81 and am hooked on KZbin and will have at least a yrs food put up . You did a great job

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you and you are rocking it!!

[@joytoyouandme4593]

That’s fabulous that your still at it. I’m 62 and thinking of giving classes to women at my church. So many who don’t know the joys of putting up.

[@KimFsharpHarp]

Uline has 24 Oz jars for just over $1 each.

[@countycalling]

You are what I inspire to be!

[@hollybland9928]

Us younger gals can learn a thing or two from you … in 61 😂😂😂

[@deeleb5064]

Great video! One tip for you. Take a coffee filter and cut a round out to put inside your attachment. It will prevent powders from being sucked up into your machine.

[@northstarprepsteader]

I've heard that recently; thanks for the great tip!

[@gwendearling4139]

Thank you for such a great video. I live in Ontario Canada. I can only find potato flakes with chemicals in them at one place. This is fantastic.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@myopinionis2475]

Thank you for the valuable tip. You have a lovely voice... The background music, while nice in it's own place, is distracting/competing from/with your perfectly awesome voice. You don't need the background music because your voice is blessed.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you!

[@OldSchoolPrepper]

great video Kathy, i'm drying some potatoes myself today (solar dryer home made)....it's nice to see the mashed potatoes ! thanks

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you!!

[@joyceb1701]

I've haven't tried dehydrating potatoes in any form yet...but you made it look easy! Thanks for Sharing. I have the hand held fresh saver vacuum sealer. My machine is the cheapy one..doesn't have the attachment port. Works just as well. Nicely done Cathy!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks! I've seen the hand-held ones before and they look like a great alternative.

[@lesbetts5694]

Thank you for explaining the milk situation to me 4 videos to try and find that out.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Any time!

[@lorij3786]

This was great Cathy!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you!

[@lindamurphy3214]

Awesome video!! Just what I was looking for!! Thank you! 😊

[@northstarprepsteader]

You're so welcome!

[@mrs.lonestarpioneering7305]

Thank you so much for the directions to do this. I have been wanting to dehydrate some potatoes .

[@northstarprepsteader]

You’re welcome! The thinner you can spread them, the flakier they’ll be.

[@sammaxwell7812]

well well , diligent cooking maam smells good

[@makaylaforbes6719]

Dont throw put your peels! You can deep fry them, season them, and top them with mozza, pop them in the oven long enough to melt the cheese, and dip them in sour cream. Its great!

[@northstarprepsteader]

That sounds amazing!!

[@makaylaforbes6719]

@@northstarprepsteader they're pretty good. Used to snack on those at the sports bar when I was young. Now it drives me nuts to see people toss em. They'll last in the fridge fresh for a few days if you keep them in water

[@cindykaye3152]

Great video! I'm going to share it with my extension group for a group workshop idea!! God bless!!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you! Oh, that will be super! Blessings.

[@Ladythyme]

Great demo! Thank you!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you so much!

[@believeliveloveandlaugh3844]

Hi, Cathy. Very well explained. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Take care .🙏😃

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks so much and you’re welcome!! Blessings to you too.

[@delenamorrison9426]

Can you show up how you mix it back into mash potatoes after dehydrated

[@northstarprepsteader]

I hope to do a video for that in the future. Thanks for asking.

[@7891234able]

Please do a rehydrate on these

[@northstarprepsteader]

I will try my best! Life is intense right now.

[@rogersadler5378]

Nice well done video.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you 😊

[@disasterduck13]

Thanks for the video

[@northstarprepsteader]

you're welcome!

[@homesteadingwithsadie]

Awesome idea ! I been thinking about getting a dehydrator

[@northstarprepsteader]

It really helps to diversify our preserved foods. You can also use your oven on low heat-it just ties it up for a long time.

[@homesteadingwithsadie]

Northstar Prepsteader Thanks !

[@sandylee8184]

You can bake the peels!! put them on a sheet pan, sprinkle with seasoning, and put in the oven until crisp!! You might even be able to dehydrate them.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Great idea!

[@SeanInAlaska]

GREAT video! I want to see you re-hydrate them and see how they come out :)

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks! I'll see what I can do about that...

[@faizanmakhdoomclinic7565]

Thanks a lot.

[@northstarprepsteader]

You're welcome.

[@illanaisme]

Thank you! I was looking for a recipe for this.!

[@northstarprepsteader]

You’re welcome!

[@sammaxwell7812]

i love this video thanks to you maam god bless

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you!!

[@sammaxwell7812]

@@northstarprepsteader yess

[@Rusty6450]

love how you did that and I am also learning since I prefer my dehydrator. I have a freeze dryer that uses oxygen absorbers and would like to know what you use. Thanks

[@northstarprepsteader]

So cool you have a freeze dryer! If I am able to vacuum seal the jar, I usually just use moisture absorbers (100 rating). If it’s real powdery, won’t seal well, or I know it’s for very long term storage, I’ll also add an oxygen absorber to help out.

[@bettymacallister3475]

Thank you for your help I’m learning. Can I make chips and then put in a mixer to flake it? Also can I add parsley or other dried.flavors? So it can make a dish for a dinner?

[@northstarprepsteader]

Adding parsley and other herbs would be delicious! I'm not sure chips will work because you want it to be tasty & smooth mashed potatoes when rehydrated. Usually, you dry the original food. You could always experiment with a small amount!

[@bettymacallister3475]

I don’t have a dehydrator I use my oven for chicken jerky, apples 🍎, strawberries, pears 🍐 are my favorite etc. I never did mashed potato but like you said I can try a small batch 👍 thank you. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that! I just came across your channel and I enjoyed it and subscribed

[@k.m.5087]

Wow! Great video!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you!

[@Guen7526]

I would try to dehydrate without butter or milk. It will lengthen the shelf life of the potato flakes.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Good idea.

[@sabicat3337]

I’m growing potatoes this year and I’ve been looking for a way to make them into flake form :D I don’t have a dehydrator but I’ll figure it out

[@northstarprepsteader]

A low oven (170º or lower) could work, too, but watch that they don't brown or burn.

[@debwoods5834]

@@northstarprepsteader ahhh that was going to be my question. Can a low heat oven work the same as a dehydrator. Is there air flow in the dehydrator? Like a fan that blows the warm air around? Thank you for your help.

[@brendarios657]

Please post a link for your food sealer and accessories

[@northstarprepsteader]

Hi Brenda, sorry for the delay. I actually got mine at Walmart but you can get one on Amazon too: www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FM2000-Machine-Starter-Certified/dp/B01D5TMBE0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1Q27B0ALH423H&keywords=food+saver&qid=1642468492&sprefix=food+save%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-6

[@darcybrooker]

Fantastic thank you very much. Does the homemade version taste better than the store-bought. In Australia, we have Deb Spud at the stores. It's ok but tastes a bit funky.

[@northstarprepsteader]

They will taste just like what you made as mashed before dehydrating. Add milk, butter and seasonings of your choice. It’s approximately 1 part potato flakes to 2 parts liquid. That amount and how long it will need to cook to rehydrate will depend on how thin you spread the mixture when dehydrating.

[@maryburt3114]

where do u get your desicant packets, sorry about the spelling?

[@northstarprepsteader]

I got them from Amazon. There are different sizes depending on the size container you're putting them in.

[@toothaching]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Lol, you’re welcome!! 😊

[@trenaoquinn753]

Thank you so much for this video😍

[@northstarprepsteader]

You’re welcome!!

[@freedapeoples5189]

Can I dehydrate sliced potatos and use for mashed? Thank you if you reply. Very nice video.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Dehydrating them sliced will give you slices when rehydrated. You have to make them as cooked, mashed potatoes before dehydrating in order for them to be mashed upon dehydrating. However, if you cook the rehydrated slices and then mash them up, that could possibly work.

[@happyheidishow-2s268]

You said that you did not want to over dry the small pieces you took off. Could you please explain why? I've seen over and over that you can't overdry anything. Did you have a different experience?

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you for asking! Over-drying potatoes can turn them brown or even “scorch” them leaving a burnt flavor.

[@happyheidishow-2s268]

Northstar Prepsteader thank you!!

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

How did these rehydrate and how was the texture?

[@northstarprepsteader]

They took more liquid than I anticipated, but they were smooth and delicious.

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

Thank you

[@mawkuri5496]

can you make potato chips with that?

[@northstarprepsteader]

The dehydrated sheets of potatoes are pretty hard and I don't think would make good chips. Best to slice thinly and bake or fry them. Rehydrating these flakes only makes mashed potatoes.

[@mawkuri5496]

@@northstarprepsteader but thats the main ingredient of potato chips.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@mawkuri5496 Depends on the type of chip. True potato chips are very thinly sliced and fried before they go into a bag. There are other "chips" that used ground/mashed cooked potatoes and special machinery to produce the round product that goes into a can or bag. For short term storage, you can possibly mix mashed potatoes with butter or oil and seasoning. Then spread dollops on a tray to dehydrate. They may be good for snacking, but wouldn't have a long term shelf life due to the fat's going rancid.

[@sheilarogers3448]

So grind it in blender and spread it out again

[@northstarprepsteader]

good idea

[@christinalopez4026]

How would you know how much to use for a serving?

[@northstarprepsteader]

1-2 servings is about 1/3 cup flakes and probably 2/3 cup water. It will take about 20 minutes to rehydrate. Do in a pan on the stove. May need more water according to how your potatoes were prepared and dehydrated. Season and add butter!

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

That’s pretty cool but the process takes so long before dehydration. I’m thing Idaho potato flakes.

[@northstarprepsteader]

That’s certainly the easiest way to go. This is just a process we can take if we don’t have access to the store flakes.

[@stephaniekerr]

Store bought potato flakes do not hold a candle to homemade. Go organic if possible!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Certainly! The flavor was amazing.

[@JHobartMusic72]

How in the world did someone put a thumb down on this video. That person must hate potatoes, and hate the most PERFECT WAY to make instant potatoes out of the 10,000 we have out in the garden right now! Been looking for something just like this. Thank you. We love you. ❤️

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you! Someone a bit grumpy, I guess 😏. Thanks for the kind words. Note: the thinner you spread them, the better they flake. Rehydrating is about 1 part flakes and two parts water/milk, depending on the kind of potato and how thin they were at dehydration. Blessings!

[@JHobartMusic72]

Northstar Prepsteader thank you I can’t wait to do this. We planted extra potatoes this year and we could supply North America with what ended up growing, so THIS is going to be just perfect!

[@northstarprepsteader]

@@JHobartMusic72 haha! glad you have an abundance!

[@JHobartMusic72]

Northstar Prepsteader So after watching the video and seeing the entire process, what would you suggest for red potatoes, apparently that’s what we have 450 million of, red potatoes

[@northstarprepsteader]

@@JHobartMusic72 haha, wow! Well, according to google and the people therein, Yukon golds are the best for mashing, then flaking. Reds are more of a waxy potato, lower in starch and can get really "pasty" when mashing. They are best roasted & fried. However, you can shred them (food processor grate), and either freeze them for hash browns, or dehydrate them for rehydrated hash browns, adding to soups/stews/casseroles, making potato flour for baked goods, pancakes, etc. Here's a site that might help: seedtopantryschool.com/dehydrating-potatoes-plus-secret-revealed/

[@anonymoususer4937]

Two thumbs up for the kind lady! Thanks for taking the time to teach me how to make these!

[@northstarprepsteader]

You’re welcome!

[@DebsWay]

Thanks for sharing this info! I am getting a dehydrator and a pressure canner real soon and have never used either but I figured it is time to learn!

[@northstarprepsteader]

You're welcome! Awesome!! It's a learning curve but SO worth it :)

[@joanies6778]

Interesting process... watching this, I was wondering how putting the potatoes through a potato ricer might work out, instead of beating them. I started using a ricer in lieu of whipping mashed potatoes a few years ago and like the condistency. Well, this gave me the idea to try that. Thanks!

[@northstarprepsteader]

There’s always many ways to try!

[@ednamyers5760]

I will give the ricer a try. I think it will be easier.. thanks for sharing

[@hollybland9928]

Thank you great video . Pro tip: drain them and toss em in a colander immediately after taking them off the heat, the steam from tossing will evaporate the water faster . Mash while hot your potatoes will be smoother faster .

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks much!!

[@Sketcher93]

That pot handed down is a treasure.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Yes 😊

[@solanisomeni]

Hi Northstar Prepsteader. I know it's been a few years since you uploaded this video but, perhaps you'll get a notification of a new post. I also vacuum seal my dehydrated goods. I do have a vacuum sealer but, I have also bought a "break bleeder", (found cheap in most automotive stores) which is an contraption that is used when airing the breaks on your car/truck when replacing the break fluid. However, that thing works VERY good at sucking the air out of jars the same/similar way an electric vacuum sealer does, just without the electricity since it is hand pumped. (up to around 15lbs of pump pressure, which you can see on the gauge connected to the break bleeder) You'll still need to use the plastic lid that you use along with the electric vacuum sealer but, one of the several nozzles included in the break bleeder box, fits the hole in the lid. I've seen it when I've watched Rain Country's KZbin channel and seen her demonstrate the break bleeder technique several times and, figured that if/when the power goes out, I'd still be able to vacuum seal my dehydrated foods. I have tried it several times when I've been to lazy to dig out my electric sealer and it works just as good as the electric one. What I also like about vacuum sealing my dry goods jars is that you can successfully use used lids. As long as they're not bent out of shape or damaged somehow. They don't have to go through the whole hot process in either water bath canning or pressure canning and hold the seals just as good as new lids. I've had stored for up to 2 years so far, without loosing a seal on a dehydrated jar. Thank you for a great tutorial on dehydrating mashed potato flakes! 🙏

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you for all your information. I am aware of the brake bleeder and hope to get one some day, and I do use good used lids for dried goods. Thanks again for watching my videos!!!

[@solanisomeni]

@@northstarprepsteader ☺❤

[@justagirllookingup]

I grew a ton of potatoes this year and trying to preserve them. I bought a dehydrator so this is helpful b/c Im feeling clueless. :-) Thx

[@northstarprepsteader]

Awesome! I know how hard it is to be learning new things.

[@GardensLadyBug]

I made instant mashed sweet potatoes last fall. I baked, squeezed sweet potatoes out of their skins and flattened out on silicone trays to dehydrate. Once done I broke up in pieces that could be ground up in my blender. It worked great. I'll have to try your way now.

[@northstarprepsteader]

That's sounds great, too!

[@KitchenLivinwithShay]

Was so hoping to see them reconstituted. That almost never happens in dehydrating videos. Wondering why?

[@northstarprepsteader]

Lol. Well, first it took me 3 days to get the filming done. When I finally got to the point of vacuum sealing them, I was so done and just ready to store them away. I do have another request to reconstitute them, so I may do that in another video. Thanks for watching!

[@northstarprepsteader]

I did some today and I hope to include that in a video in the near future. These are certainly not “instant“ mashed potatoes, so they do take about 30-40 minutes to reconstitute, and then blend them more. The purpose of these potatoes is to have them for mid-term storage when we can’t have access to actual potatoes.

[@KitchenLivinwithShay]

@@northstarprepsteader Totally understand, I think it's a great idea.

[@TheHunnigirl]

I posted the name of your video because I had so much interest when I posted my results. You’ll likely get lots of traffic because of it. Thank you for your great video! Congratulations!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Awesome! Thank you 😊

[@arleneehrlinspiel5232]

Another Great idea and video, Thank You! I wonder if I could do this with sweet potatoes, as white potatoes do not work for me. If you get a chance look up Rain Country’s video where she uses a brake bleeder to vacuum seal, this has worked so much better for me instead of my vacuum sealer. Just a thought. Hope you have a Blessed day!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you! I have heard of the brake bleeder but have not used it. I also have dehydrated sweet potatoes. I have left them in slices and also powdered them. I have a jar of powder that I can just make into mashed sweet potatoes at any time, which I really like. They actually grind up much easier than regular potatoes.

[@jkid9942]

This also works great for winter squash and pumpkins. I fit 3 pie pumpkins into a pint jar! Anytime a stew or something needs a bit of thickening, I grab one of my powdered jars. It’s a great way to add veggies into just about anything you cook. Also, I do love the brake bleeder. I like to have non-electric backups whenever I can👍🏻

[@oldtimerlee8820]

I bought a brake bleeder and an extra set of jar sealers that I put with my FoodSaver extra supplies. Printed out the how-to instructions for Justin Case. Good to have a backup plan, especially in these days of shortages and such. As for sweet potatoes, the Backpacking Chef channel has great info on dehydrating them. And other foods, as well.

[@helenh20mo]

I use both the vacuum sealer and the brake bleeder both seal well.. love this way of doing the potatoes I just bought 10kg to do this and make hash browns 😊 my ASD son is a potato king so we need to prep for him too 😂

[@gonova8412]

Do you HAVE to boil them first? Is it possible to dehydrate them whole and then grind them up? That’s just what assumed I was gonna see. I like the video and the channel but at 1/8 thick, this seems like you’ll be dehydrating for a a week to get a box of instant mashed potatoes.

[@northstarprepsteader]

First, they will turn very brown if not cooked. Also, when rehydrating you want it to hydrate to it's original state, which is mashed potatoes.

[@randybugger3006]

I wonder if you would get a flakier result, more like commercially produced potato flakes, if you made your base with much more water and strained very thin layers over silkscreen, the way handmade paper is laid. It probably doesn't make much of a difference once everything is reconstituted and recooked, but thinner flakes would surely be quicker to reconstitute and save on cooking fuel. Another option might be to fully powder the final product, but that might make a weird texture when reconstituted.

[@northstarprepsteader]

You could always try! Thinner is definitely better when trying to make them into small pieces because the product is very hard.

[@alteredLori]

my food sealer (off brand) finally went to heaven and I have to buy a new one, I have own Food Saver brands but they seem not to last long. I will buy one can you can use this attachment. My question is how do they taste?? I do NOT like instant potatoes cause they have a funny taste to them. How do you like them and please be honest! lol which I think you will. thanks for a great video!

[@northstarprepsteader]

You're welcome!! I did rehydrate a serving after I had done this video and it tasted great! Just like the real potatoes they were before. I did have to add more liquid than I thought and it took a bit longer to fully rehydrate. A lot of people have asked for a follow-up video and I plan to do one at some point.

[@chevypreps6417]

Thanks for the video.....I wish you would of re-hydrated some so we can see the reconstituted product.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Hopefully, some day I can do that one!

[@sandrabeck8788]

Is this really any cheaper than buying Idaho potato flakes? My time is worth something too….

[@northstarprepsteader]

I totally understand. These are not just like the instant flakes-they take a little longer to rehydrate fully, but it's a piece of knowledge, a skill, that can add to a person's self-reliance list.

[@ANMA133]

How long would this last for in the jar (shelf life)?

[@northstarprepsteader]

Vacuum sealed with a moisture and oxygen absorber in it, easily 5-10 yrs.

[@ANMA133]

@@northstarprepsteader do you mind linking me to the oxygen and water absorbers you personally use or recommend?

[@anthonyreves7022]

Take 5 whole potatoes and put them in the refrigerator and let him get cold then Adam to the water boy alone and it set them off to the side let him cool then slice them 1/4 of an inch and later mon the sheets and dry them you can use them for scalloped potatoes and for potato dishes that you add potatoes to when your bacon casseroles

[@northstarprepsteader]

Nice tip!

[@roki5337]

Well done thank you for sharing! A great way to store and save space.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you

[@pangolindanger7279]

I highly recommend put vegetable scraps in the freezer for a easy veggie broth

[@northstarprepsteader]

Yes, great idea!

[@robotnik77]

With the jar cap on, how the heck does that thing suck air out of the jar? smh. BTW, may we watch you rehydrate, beat & eat? I want to know how they look and your opinion of the taste. Thanks."clap" "clap".

[@northstarprepsteader]

After I made that video, I did rehydrate some (and they were very tasty!) but didn't have a chance to film it. A number of people have asked and I have it on my long list of things to get to. Just the lid goes on the jar and the vacuum sealer fits around it. It's amazing how it seals!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

With the jar sealer in place, the lid is still loose on the jar. The vacuum pump pulls the air from the jar because the lid is loose. Also pulls the air out from between the lid and the top of the jar sealer. When the vacuum hose is removed, air rushes back into the jar sealer, pushing the lid tightly onto the jar before air can rush into the jar, itself. The lid is held down by the air pressure on the lid because of the vacuum still in the jar. When you open the sealed jar, you can hear the rush of air that finally goes back into the opened jar. Hope this helps.

[@kfl611]

Great video. I've seen a lot of people explain how if you slice your raw potatoes and dehydrate them they turn a very ugly black, because of the excess starch and you need to steam them or cook them to get rid of the excess starch. This was a great video. Thank you for posting it and not telling us all how Jesus is our savior etc. When I watch people cook or prepare food, I don't feel I need to be preached to, unless you want to preach about how wonderful the meal tastes and how much money I saved. I recently bought a bunch of commercially prepared dried foods, I purchased 'Mac & Cheese powder - the yellow powdered cheese', onions flakes, sour cream, butter, honey. I have to wash out my mason jars and vacuum the air out of them for long term storage and also to parcel them up and the containers are kind of large. Especially the butter. It seems I go from having plenty of butter to having none, just when I need some, so I thought, even if the butter is a little weird from being powdered and rehydrated, in cooking it won't make a bit of difference, or even spread on toast under jelly or preserves.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks.

[@boosha01]

Loved your video! I’ve been wanting to try this for a while. After watching your video I now feel confident enough to try!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Awesome!!! Thanks 😊

[@jerryblood9248]

Where did you buy the stainless steel funnel you used on the pint jars of the potato flakes

[@northstarprepsteader]

Hi, sorry for the delay in my answer. Just found your comment. I've had it for many years and I don't really remember where I got it, but it was most likely Amazon.

[@DeborahThird-og1uo]

You made a giant Pringle potato chip!👍

[@northstarprepsteader]

Lol

[@laurievoelker9005]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for providing the rehydration ratio. THANKS !

[@northstarprepsteader]

You're welcome!

[@sheilarogers3448]

Watch a video lady made cotton squares from pillow case to dehydrate. Was better then parchment paper allowed better air flow. Wish I could remember the lady’s name

[@northstarprepsteader]

Oh, that's very clever!

[@lindamurphy3214]

Think her channel is Rain Country?....Heidi

[@gladtidings4all]

After peeling which you’re doing the right way. I cut them in half length wise then use a mandolin slice 1/8 inch and blanch them, drain them then dehydrate them. You got dehydrated potato flakes. All your flakes will have the same consistency. Then vacuum seal in a mason jar.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Excellent tip! Thank you!

[@debwoods5834]

What type of dehydrator do you have? I see some that look small & plastic with stackable levels. Then others with drawers/trays. I am asking because I would like to buy one but I want to ask people that know! Thank you 😊

[@colleenpritchett6914]

@@debwoods5834 it’s an Excalibur model, they come in 5 or 9 trays.

[@deborahdieter4978]

I have a Colzer 12 tray and I absolutely love it. If you dehydrate liquid stuff like eggs like I do, make sure you can get the silicone inserts with a lip on it to fit your trays because some dehydrators are too small for them to fit.

[@donna1018]

This video was made before I even knew there were such videos! Glad I looked back and found out how to dehydrate potatoes!!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Wonderful! So glad!

[@rockfish1430]

Why would you go through the trouble, when you have real, instead

[@northstarprepsteader]

To be able to create a long term storage solution out of something we grow!

[@eyeonart6865]

no one shows them rehydrated for mashed potatoes so I do not know how much to make for one person or more.

[@northstarprepsteader]

I hope to do another video about that. I believe it was about 1/3 C dehydrated per serving.

[@lindajimmerson8542]

Sounds crazy, but if you place a wooden spoon across your pot, it will prevent boiling overflowing 😊. Thanks for great video!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Wow, great tip!! I'll have to try that.

[@IrishAnnie]

I’m loving the jazzy music!!! Relaxing!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you so much!

[@metasamsara]

this looks really practical and yummy. I was thinking of finding something similar to make gratins with them. i like prep that makes cooking quick, convenient with a long shelf life. did you consider steaming the potatoes instead? I was thinking maybe if they stay a bit firmer we could slice them in slightly bigger chunks almost like shredding chunks, it would cook back and give chunky texture in the dish i think, and it could maybe keep longer and be more versatile.

[@northstarprepsteader]

I did not think about steaming them. However, you can do them anyway you would like. I prepare them to be just like mashed when I would rehydrate and not have to work with them.

[@randybugger3006]

I like the idea of dehydrating very thinly sliced and parboiled potatoes for use in au gratin recipes. I think it would be easier to get a "perfect" product this way.

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

I have all the vacuum equipment but the sealing lid won’t work on the smaller jar lids - only the sealing lid for the wide mouth jars - weird

[@northstarprepsteader]

Do you have two different sizes? If so, check the gasket on the smaller one for the regular sized lids. It could be upsidedown or have a split or something.

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

@@northstarprepsteader i have tried everything -gasket upside down rightsize up cleaning lids jars and gasket - nothing works 🧐

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

@@northstarprepsteader we checked - gaskets correctly in place

[@eniyeebibralade5735]

can it be fried after dehydrated and can it be packed for sales?

[@northstarprepsteader]

The "flakes" are more like hard little pieces ground up and will only rehydrate as mashed-returning to the state they were before dehydrating. You could make fried patties once they're rehydrated but you would not be able to fry them as they are dehydrated. I have no idea or information on sales-this video is provided for home use.

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

Great video! For some reason I never thought of doing this, but this would be great for us! Lee uses instant potatoes a lot. Thanks!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks! Awesome 😊

[@njohnson2559]

Great idea!

[@colleenpritchett6914]

Great video but perhaps lower the music when speaking or actually skip it

[@northstarprepsteader]

Noted.

[@colleenpritchett6914]

It was distracting and your voice and instructions are far more important, loved the video and subscribed

[@beckyscreativespooniebeehive]

If you don't have a dehydrator you could probably use an oven and the same temp/ same amount of time (therefore you wouldn't want to do it when it's hot outside, but would help keep ur home warm in the winter!), using cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Absolutely!

[@sweetearthfarm]

Good idea to take out the silicone sheets when you could. So obvious, yet I'm not sure I would have thought of it in the moment. 😊💚💚

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks!!

[@DanielComins-bu7zu]

4/20... lol

[@Wanda6308]

I am a new subscriber, thank you for the video

[@renaeramey2005]

Where do you get the packs to keep moisture out?

[@northstarprepsteader]

I buy them on Amazon.

[@MichaelR58]

That's amazing how much space it saves dehydrating, thanks for sharing, I enjoyed and learned something, God bless !

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks!!

[@MsLippy]

I just learned something new!!! Thank You💕

[@northstarprepsteader]

Now that is quite the accomplishment because you know about everything there is know about food!

[@Ontariogardener2022]

I find they don’t rehydrate well

[@northstarprepsteader]

It takes quite a bit of water and about 20 minutes. They're certainly not instant.

[@texanforeverthompson3645]

An EXCELLENT video, better than many that are professionally made. Even the low-volume background music wasn't irritating, as most are. I have stage 3 kidney disease and can only eat mashed potatoes if they are double boiled, throwing out the water each time to get rid of the harmful stuff that damages kidneys, and later could force me on dialysis for life. This way I can pre-prepare mashed potatoes that will not over-stress the kidneys. I am 90 years old and had a near-fatal heart attack resulting in massive damage and a 5 part bypass. Your vid might have bought me an extra year or two. Thank you so much.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Oh wow!! Thank you so much and I pray you get that extra year! God bless!

[@homedecorebeautytips8150]

Very informative

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thanks!

[@clarencecamara2686]

Very cool!! Gonna have to try it! 😊

[@northstarprepsteader]

Yes!!

[@dinewalton]

Is it possible to do sweet potato flakes?

[@northstarprepsteader]

I would imagine you could and it should be the same process. It would be interesting to try it!

[@jalleman61]

Very nice an informative review.I never tried this method but will follow your directions.Thanks for sharing

[@northstarprepsteader]

You’re very welcome!

[@JS-xc8er]

Now i'm learning a new things. Thank you. Anyway, what is the jazz song you used on video?

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you. I haven’t had a chance yet to get into my archives but as soon as I can, I’ll let you know.

[@Tiffany-de6bl]

I peal my potatoes the same way! 😊

[@northstarprepsteader]

nice!

[@martyreking5487]

Finely found the perfect and easy well explained potato flake video , you got yourself a new subscriber , you also seemed like a very sweet lady the kind anyone would love to have as a neighbor ...thank you .

[@northstarprepsteader]

Oh, you’re so kind...thank you!! Glad to have you here.