Preserving 23 Meals Of Potatoes

[@jillmelton71]

I’m always so fascinated by all the things you can do. I know I’m out of place here. But I love watching the gardening and canning and quilting 💕

[@lanaebarb1984]

You are not out of place here. After you watch for a while, you may get the courage to give something a whirl. This is the way you learn.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Oh do give this a try. I was scared for so many years. Felt like a complete fool for not doing it sooner 🙄. Now Im addicted.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

No one is out of place here honey! Not if they want to learn!

[@lynnheffron6905]

Jill, nothing out of place here, come watch Bev whip up some of her yummy meals, get the thumbs-up from Howie & a special guest appearance from Gracie! It'll put big smile on your face! 🙂⚘

[@ellenfisher6341]

Jill Melton , just watch Bev a while & before you know it ~ you will catch the canning & dehydrating FEVER - LIKE I DID !!! I never got the nerve to can meat till I watched Bev . Now it's my favorite thing to can . My hubby tells people that I will can anything that doesn't run out of kitchen 1st !!!!!!!

[@moonviolet27]

Dear Bev, thanks to you I finally pressured canned after having my canner for 3 years. I canned chicken broth and didn’t blow up the house. Thank you so much for all of the inspiration and encouragement for many years💕💕💕💕

[@lifewiththevolfies]

Good job sweetheart!

[@lanaebarb1984]

That's wonderful to can the chicken broth, will come in handy with your recipes. Now, next time, how about putting some chicken in that jar with some chicken broth. You will love it.

[@sherryleach2995]

Wow .16 a meal that's fabulous thanks Bev Much Love from Thunder Bay Ontario

[@shirleyb2fit]

You read me to sleep at night and teach me to cook during the day luv you God Bless🌹🌹🌹🌹. Texas

[@karenmiller955]

I love your videos and all the ways you teach frugality. You and Papa are adorable. Wish your videos were even longer

[@chrisb5391]

I have canned potatoes in the pantry. I'm so glad that I do. Thanks Mrs V.

[@Simplylivinglifethebestican]

I love you Bev! No many how many videos I watch of yours I feel like I learn something new. Thanks for sharing and teaching us! ❤️

[@gingergargoyle]

Gotta love hiccups, they come out of no where and keep us humble

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Can be cured by a teaspoon of honey.

[@Jomama02]

Or a teaspoon of sugar!

[@boooniejune8546]

I have learned so much from your videos about canning. Thank you so much for being so detailed

[@melindabanning4497]

I bought 10# of potatoes planning on going back to the store while they were on sale but I got sick this week and forgot all about them but I am planning a canning day for the bag I have... Thanks for showing me what to do.

[@glennludwig5927]

Thank you for the canning video! I love all your videos. ❤️- Karen

[@vloggingwithnina273]

I want to get into canning and dehydrating. I know the initial cost of purchasing the equipment will be somewhat expensive but I know over time it will pay for itself. I have been saving my Classico red spaghetti sauce jars as they are mason jars and the threads match the canning lids. It’s a matter of getting the rest of it now. I’m so excited to can and dehydrate. My mom used to can a lot when I was little and my aunt cans as well but she does the oven method. I’ll get there one day. Thank-you for showing us all these canning videos. I love them. 🤗❤️🙏🏻 God Bless.

[@thatandthese]

They have decent dehydrators at walmart for about $50.00. You could get started there if you cannot afford a canner.

[@ellenfisher6341]

Vlogging With Nina, I save my Classico jars too for canning . I also love the fact they are 24 oz jars - between the pint & quart . I find a lot of used jars @ yard sales & for 20 cents a jar @ Goodwill thrift stores .

[@vernonbowling5310]

We mortgaged the house sold some land and took out a loan and finally bought a 921 all american canner.

[@dianeshearer7494]

😂🤣😅

[@ladyhawthorne1]

Amen Bev. You are so right about being better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

[@billielemasters2201]

Love watching you can. I’m 75 yrs young. Stir find you fantastic

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Cure the hiccups with a teaspoon of honey. Great video. GOD bless

[@lynnheffron6905]

Good morning, Bev! I've got 10 lbs of Yukon gold potatoes in dehydrator right now. Few days ago did 10 lbs russet & 8 lbs carrots. All those carrots only came out to 1½ cups in my quart jar so will get more to top it off. I thought of you & your garden with all the peelings sitting in my sink, wished I could mail them to you for your compost pile. Thanks for sharing. God bless you, Howie & Gracie. ⚘

[@villagesteader3552]

Carrots really get tiny, don’t they!

[@lynnheffron6905]

@@villagesteader3552They sure do! It's been over 25 years since I dehydrated & forgot that part, felt like nothing to show for all the effort. Tried them out & they plumped right back up like fresh ones. Am loving how much space it saves in the fridge! 🙂

[@villagesteader3552]

@@lynnheffron6905 and that’s the reason I dehydrate, also my jar collection is not as abundant as I would like.😂 We have dehydrated a 50# bag of white potatoes in diced and slices. We also have red potatoes to dehydrate but haven’t started them yet. There’s 4 adults to feed but I’m doing as much extra as I can because I worry about the state of the economy and we are retired so we live on a fixed income.

[@lynnheffron6905]

@@villagesteader3552 I hear ya on the jars, they're like finding buried treasure! Did get lucky & found 3 cases of qts & 1 case of pint, took almost 2 years to find them. I can only manage 5 lb increments to lift as I use walker/cane to get around so must do everything 1 handed. Retired on tight fixed income but it's only me to feed so don't need as much preps. Prices get higher each time I shop which is about every 5-6 weeks, but guess it could be always worse. I don't eat meat, bread or milk so things are a lot easier for me . Really feel bad for those who aren't putting food side for when things get worse. Hope you can find more jars! 🙂

[@villagesteader3552]

@@lynnheffron6905 nice score! My husband helps me a lot. I do hope I can find more jars as I have 8 quarts of wild blackberries that I want to turn into syrup before Christmas. I bought really cute bottles for the syrup but you can’t can in them, so when I give the canned syrup I will give a bottle to decant it into. Listen to me going on and on…🤓, I feel we have a lot in common.

[@ellenfisher6341]

Another great preserving video, Bev !

[@carolavant3778]

Yes, ma'am! You simply have to take advantage of produce bargains as you find them. I've canned and dehydrated potatoes for this winter and hope to grow enough potatoes this Spring to put up for the year. That's my plan and I'm sticking to it, LOL! Always shoot for the moon - You're bound to land among the stars, right?

[@lavonnemiller5549]

Your so awesome. I learn things every time I watch you.

[@TheBobelly628]

Your advice years ago on making sure to boil potatoes few minutes before canning to set the starch had always served me well! Never any soft potatoes!I’ve even canned French fries 😁.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

She's got great tips!

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Job well done!! All of this is so pretty!! And so economical! You are so right!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks so much for your video. Great way to stretch and use up potatoes. A dehydrator is on my wish list.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Make sure you get one that has a thermostat as well as the heater in the lid ( if a round one) Nescoe Or an excalibur type.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead thank you

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I recently canned my potatoes without blanching more than letting just them come to the boil because a long time YT canner said they turn our mushy. They turned out nice. Love your music!! Long time fan here. 😘 this is such a great way to store a harvest. My basement doesn’t stay cool for long once the furnace goes on.

[@lanaebarb1984]

I just finished dehydrating about 15 lbs of potatoes. They sure look nice on my shelf.

[@glenndamyer8906]

I am a new perscriber and want you to know I just happened upon your channel and after watching a few of your videos knew this was the channel for me. You are so down to earth and sincere. LOVE you and your videos!

[@robinrice9836]

I’m doing the last of this years garden carrots in the dehydrator right now.

[@Chickenlady96]

I love how you break down your cost per meal. I have learned so much from you over the years🧡

[@bettylongshore9594]

Thank you for sharing how much of the dehydrated potatoes you would use. People keep saying dehydrate, dehydrate, dehydrate, but when it comes time to use your produce...how much do you use????? YIKES!!!!!!! Never thought about using canned potatoes for potato salad either!!! Wow, what a time saver!!!!!!

[@lifewiththevolfies]

If you're making soup or stew I would add a half a cup of dehydrated potatoes per person that you're intending to feed

[@bettylongshore9594]

@@lifewiththevolfies Oh, that makes sense!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!!

[@luisagreen9394]

Hello lovey, that was awesome 👌

[@kathleendonnelly9147]

I love watching your videos they give me great information 😊 love you ❤️

[@colleenpritchett6914]

For dehydrating I have found 6 minutes the best time. Love both my dehydrated as well as my canned. And I don’t blanch if I can. And they are wonderful. I also use a variety of herbs, my favourite is Fluer de Sel with chicken or beef broth

[@TheChickenCoopHomestead]

Great video! Bev you are looking good and seem to be getting around better too! Good for you! 💕👩🏼‍🌾

[@carolcurley7840]

Thanks for this Bev. When dehydrating the potatoes do you cool down the potatoes before putting them on the dehydrater.

[@crazydee1955]

Not necessary to do.

[@jackielowe2895]

I love my home canned potatoes and dehydrated potatoes. Mine come from our garden.

[@vickiejohnson5821]

We love watching your videos

[@7891234able]

Oh my. Girl you found a great deal. Good job. Estelle

[@thatandthese]

As always, LOVE your content.

[@annebartz9175]

Hi Alway love sales to have extras 👍❤

[@cookinmum]

I had to try your method with the chopper . I have always wondered what I could use it for, well Bev knows! Today I am making potatoe and leek soup. I used the chopped!! Genius. Now I have another 10 pound bag and I thinking dehydrated. Thanks Bev

[@lifewiththevolfies]

My Pleasure!

[@starr3099]

Hello. I have been thinking about dehydrating potatoes. I love your dicer and I believe it will help me with the bigger cuts for canning. I am going to order it today. I have a different one but like the cuts on yours. Thank you for your wonderful video. God bless you and your family. 💖

[@sandrajones7896]

Love you Bev.

[@pamelacourtney8998]

That was a great haul you got there. Can you freeze the taters after you blanch them and would they change texture or taste. Blessings to all

[@lanaebarb1984]

No, after blanching, they need to be canned.

[@pamelacourtney8998]

@@lanaebarb1984 Thank you. Blessings

[@KatyInNH]

Are the calculations of the cost of the potatoes for the both of you? Do the potatoes work out to be 8 cents per serving? Loved the video - THANK YOU!

[@witsonsmom729]

Your canned potatoes look lovely. I've only canned potatoes once and they were overcooked in the jar. Next potato sale, now that I've seen you do it, I will give it another try... I cut the potatoes to small and overcooked before canning.

[@melodyrae5076]

That’s what I need to do. Last year was my first dehydrating. I went thru the potatoes the quickest.

[@virginiagraham2196]

The jar/dehydrator move is brilliant. Thanks for what you do.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thank you! When I first did that it was a slap on the forehead moment for me LOL

[@virginiagraham2196]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead You are priceless.

[@grassburner]

Bev, In the climate we both live in. A cool cellar is so much easier for potatoes & carrots to store fresh dug. I almost never buy either if I do it right. Canning seems very labor intensive. But I do like the dehydrated ones you did, as it is easy to store in the pantry. Great video as always! 😊

[@Jomama02]

Sometimes it's the convenience of having them ready to go sitting on your shelf for quick meals......

[@gerrizarek6510]

I would like to see u do more quilting

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Love it. I do the same!

[@anetzband1383]

As usual I loved watching this video. The only other comment I have is that, for me at least, I would have to add the cost of the canning lid which at times in today's world is more than the cost of the food in the jar. That makes me think more about what I really want to can.

[@lifewiththevolfies]

True

[@cookinmum]

Another great video

[@rosesavoia4657]

Another wonderful video.

[@rcgkreations]

I Love preserving potatoes !

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Yes! This is how I can! Turkeys are $.37/lb right now. Gotta go get a couple and get some canned up and into the pantry.

[@lifewiththevolfies]

I wish I could find such a deal

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

I canned up almost 64 pounds of potatoes. Still had about half a bag to just cook up for hubby's meals.

[@javalinarose]

Last year Walmart had 10 lbs potatoes for $1 so I want 60 lb. My hubby peeled, I chopped and canned and dehydrated them all and I still have a few in my pantry!

[@rosesavoia4657]

I so admire you and your knowledge

[@BARBSCOUNTRYHOME999]

Awesome Job! 😉

[@deborahsprouse-james4550]

I have a question, where did you get your chopper? I enjoy your videos. Learned a lot. Thank you.

[@donnadeville639]

I learn so much from you!

[@deborahsthisthat5034]

I did 50 lbs yesterday and canned maple beans today..🤪 I am pooped!!! Speaking of lids..... I bought a Sh*t ton of lids this year. Went to use them canning the beans and the lids are too big!!!!! They're not wide mouth. They're Gem lids??? I am pretty P. O. 'd !!

[@lanaebarb1984]

I would be upset too! Hope you can find lids!

[@malloryw6208]

I am looking into purchasing my first pressure canner... probably an All American...what size is recommended? I didn't know there were so many options!!

[@lpschick7237]

Bev what’s the name of your chopper? I know you’ve had it awhile & it’s obviously holding up. I need to order a new one. Thanks I’m advance.

[@apfarms8612]

Sedhoom Food Chopper. I bought one off amazon here in the states after watching Bev’s review video. I highly recommend it. It’s awesome.

[@Jomama02]

Mine is a Mueller brand one from Amazon. Same type, different brand. I've had mine going on 5 years and it's still going strong. Much heavier duty than most and they run in the $20-$25 range!

[@lpschick7237]

@@apfarms8612 Thank you!!! Best reviews are real ones. 😉

[@lpschick7237]

@@Jomama02 thank you!! 5 years is impressive & still going. 😉

[@Jomama02]

@@lpschick7237 you can't go wrong with either chopper. I just think the Meuller brand one is a little heavier duty. If you look at both of them, the Mueller has a thicker plastic on the top part and it has like a waffled bracework in it to make it strong. I believe they are in fact like $5 off on sale on Amazon right now!

[@debbiemuncy2272]

Love watching your videos! Do you can cabbage soup?

[@janw491]

Ok now I know what dehydrated potato looks like good will now get and do some

[@batgirl9745]

Good advice 👍

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Hi, I do a lot of potatoes as well. Someone asked me why bother? I just shook my head and didn't answer.

[@terryhenderson424]

In a tea room chat, or another canning video, will you talk about the type of potato you can (ie Yukon, red, little bagged russet, big(er) baking potato russet), the rationale you use when making chop-size decisions, etc...I realize that the freshest of the freshest is ideal but sometimes there are some killer deals on 5-15 pound bagged potato which are at different stages of aging; well, up until at least a year ago. Are there some do's, don't's, or advice about canning these super sale potatoes?

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I forgot to mention, I saw someone blanch veggies in a pasta pot (strainer pot inside boiling pot). I've got one on my walmart list.

[@lynnheffron6905]

I've got an old blue speckled one have had for over 30 years, tried doing that but it was too heavy to lift & unsafe height. Hope it works out better for you. ⚘

[@OldCritters]

👍💞

[@diamondchamberlin6285]

Wow !

[@Aviarynut2338]

I keep rinsing the potatoes until the water is clear and can them raw 🤷‍♀️

[@tessie652001]

But I do cook up some to dehydrate yes . They’ll turn black other wise . GODBLESS sweetie

[@SSanf]

Unless you reuse the lids, you must add that and the cost of utilities to you costs.

[@terrytidwell1337]

We love you sweet heart hope you all are doing well

[@boooniejune8546]

If i usually use 8 potatoes in a roast how much would i use from your jar of dehydrated potatoes

[@lifewiththevolfies]

Depends on the size of your potatoes

[@Jomama02]

As I haven't done potatoes as of yet, why do you have to par boil them first? I've never understood why you do this! On the cubes you did for dehydrating, could you can that size? I've seen in like store bought hash, the potatoes are quite small like with the smallest blade....could I make some that size for my own hash? Sorry for all the questions but I want to understand the whys of the process before I do them next week.

[@kayharquail8500]

Par boil to get some of the starch out of them.

[@jessgreenwood262]

See how easy that is, yet the young ones sneer at their mom ,but always come looking for food.

[@debbyatwell7851]

good job

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@leslieabell1320]

Could someone give me the name of the chopper. I keep trying to read it but don't quite get it. I'm in the States so hopefully I can get one here. Thank you.

[@apfarms8612]

I bought one off amazon here in the states after watching Bev’s review video. Best purchase ever!

[@Jomama02]

I got a MUELLER brand chopper from Amazon. Same type chopper, different brand. Much more heavier duty than most in the $20-$25 range. I've had mine 5 years and it's still going strong! Very high quality.

[@Jomama02]

@@future.homesteader I personally think that the Mueller brand one is a little more heavy duty. If you look at the top part it is thicker plastic and has like a waffled brace in the top part to make it more sturdy. I've had mine for about 5 years now and it's still going strong and I use it constantly. I can even do carrots on it! This is just my opinion as I'm sure both do the same functions. I just think the Mueller brand one is more sturdy. Either way you can't go wrong with either one of them!

[@mtnwoodsy2632]

POTATOES HERE ARE OUTRAGEOUSLY PRICE. I NEED TO DO SOME BEFORE DEEP WINTER. I HAVE NOT MUCH ROOM FOR MORE CANNING, SO DEHYDRATING.

[@tessie652001]

Gotta ask why precook the taters . I never do . Just wondering I peal cut up soak for a half hour to get some starch out and can up .

[@thatandthese]

Did you leave them to soak over night to get rid of the starch?

[@kimberleypetersen3699]

Newbie to canning. Do the jars have to be hot if the food you are canning is hot?

[@wompol7117]

Do you ever dry can the potatoes for a better texture? I never liked the soggy canned potato taste

[@dsplefty]

Hi...could you please tell me what chopper you bought this time?

[@apfarms8612]

Sedhoom food chopper. I bought one off amazon here in the states after watching Bev’s review video.

[@dsplefty]

@@apfarms8612 thank you so much. I appreciate your response.

[@apfarms8612]

@@dsplefty no problem.😁

[@juliemartinez4418]

Are u able to use the same water you boiled them with to continue bowling the other potatoes. Or is that a no no. Can that same water go into the jars?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I wouldn't....because you have boiled them to set the starch...so using fresh water is better

[@집밥-mukbang]

😄👍

[@vikivictoria4173]

Doesn’t it cook the potatoes when you but the boiling water in the jars?

[@710LENNY]

They just keep putting potatoes on sale. I have most of 10 lbs to do (some went into the air fryer). The New Ball Complete Book of Canning has an interesting version of canned potatoes - actually 3 of them. Can the spuds with herbs and broth. I notice they reduced the times for the potatoes - don't know why and don't know that I would follow that over the nchfp. If you don't want to buy the book, (and I found a lot of it underwhelming) try your local library.

[@710LENNY]

Forgot - the reason I found the Ball recipe so intriguing was that there was no par cooking the potatoes first - just put in jars with the herbs, spices and broth, seal and can. Not that I'm lazy (heh, heh).

[@TinyHouseStudios]

how many hours did it take to dehydrate the potatoes?

[@kimberlygiacometti6041]

Question for you...do 'canned' potatoes taste like and have the structure of store bought tin can potatoes, or do they still taste like freshly peeled boiled potatoes?

[@lifewiththevolfies]

They have the consistency of canned potatoes

[@kimberlygiacometti6041]

@@lifewiththevolfies Ok, thank you very much...gonna dehydrate.

[@debrasnyder9112]

Bev are you having issues with your right hand or arm? Your using the left more I noticed. Just am concerned.

[@yellowbird30]

I think it maybe because she is holding her phone to film with.....I sure hope so!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I'll be doing potatoes Wednesday next week. I didn't like the ones I did a few years back with broth. I'll try your way.

[@lizp1559]

Can you make mashed potatoes from your pints?

[@dianeshearer7494]

I have never canned potatoes but I read that another canning instructor does that... Just reheats,drains, and mashes with some butter, and milk.

[@francesrave3086]

Please tell me the name of your veg chopper

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

www.amazon.ca/Vegetable-Chopper-Veggie-Choppers-Container/dp/B09BNG494N/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=vegetable%2Bchopper&qid=1664121551&sr=8-15&th=1

[@francesrave3086]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead thank you so much .

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

Hey, Bev, do you know what to do with a jar of jam that has turned solid? It hasn't been opened, but it is a couple of years old. I'd like to be able to still use it in something. It's blackberry.

[@dianeshearer7494]

I'm not Bev, but I thought ...Maybe you could melt it down, add a bit more liquid and use it for pancake or waffle syrup ?

[@dianeshearer7494]

...or use it in thumbprint cookies, tarts, or dessert bars ?

[@azaleaacres]

Gotta luv taters 👍🏼

[@jessgreenwood262]

Roast and freeze.