Storing Instant Potato Flakes in Long Term Food Storage

[@gibsongirl6816]

True wonderful story. I found the last jelly jars in Walmart and I gave them to an older woman who needed them. I happened to say.." you take them, I really need quarts anyway. " as we left the store she told me " if you dont mind cleaning them, I have a basement with alot of quart jars I don't use anymore" she gave me 59 quarts! 💗

[@HomesteadCorner]

Awesome! 💕🇺🇸🤗

[@cookiemama4]

Oh, that's a beautiful story! ❤🕊

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Bless you sweet lady, and you were 💕

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

yeah you never know when bein a blessin to someone can mean you get a blessin as well.

[@lucillecohon2520]

Oh my gosh! You scored a gold mine!!

[@marcibailey1948]

We just bought my husband's grandmas house. I just found a huge trunk in the garage full of canning supplies. Elsewhere in the garage I found 3 canners!

[@IrishAnnie]

You hit the lottery girl!!!!

[@maryarcher8484]

@@IrishAnnie he prepared for your future!

[@BADD1ONE]

Great find

[@cyndywatt6820]

score!

[@camillewing656]

@@rickwensel2313 I'm so sorry you lost your dad!

[@reneebrown2968]

I bought a few cases of new jars i found at Wal-Mart( last of them). I gave my brother's nurse the last of my flat lids( 3 boxes of large mouth). My brother just ordered me some reusable lids and rings to fit about 8 cases of large mouth jars. We are just trying to keep on keeping on and help others on the way. She smiled and almost cried. I told her she has kept my brother alive for 6+ years past what the Drs gave him. She can have anything i have that she needs. My brother is worth more than gold to me

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

awww your comment made me tear up, what an awesome attitude you have. You make the world a better place.

[@TrinaLakeLife]

Made me tear up too. You’re brother is blessed to be loved so much by you and has a great nurse. You are a blessing to both of them.

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Awwwww..... :)

[@reneebrown2968]

@@TrinaLakeLife I think my brother 's nursse is aptly named. Her mom named her angel, and she is living up to her name. I feel that we are blessed to have her in our lives 🙏

[@AshaKhan-tk7hd]

Im potato flakes supply man

[@brendaharpole7259]

I moved into my mom’s old house and decided to tackle cleaning out boxes in the back of the old storage shed. I had to deal with some broken glass, mouse/squirrel nests, some chipped jars, and a lot of cleaning. I ended up with about 6 dozen quart jars, 4 dozen pints jars, and 5 one gallon jars and 6 half gallon jars. I used them this past summer to can 70 quarts of tomato juice and 16 quart of green beans, several pints of bread and butter pickles and cowboy candy.

[@dawnquinn7964]

I am so thankful you are “real” when making your videos. No going on and on before you start doing what you’re doing. Short and to the point, my kind of video. You give simple, basic steps to whatever you are doing. Thanks!

[@Digitalmanne]

So, I have the half gallon jars. I fill with the instant potatoes. Then vacuum seal. The box gets cut and wrapped around the jar, and held in place with the stretch wrap. I have the cooking instructions there on the jar. Second benefit is, the cardboard and plastic wrap helps keep the jars from breaking. My longest storage? Found a jar in the back of the cabinets. 12 years old, and tasted just fine! The family never knew the difference.

[@muchmores4]

Newbie question.....why isn't the ring put on the jar with the lid?

[@Digitalmanne]

@@muchmores4 Generally, after the jars cool, the vacuum keeps the lids on. I personally keep the rings on when I am doing the vacuum sealing of jars.

[@ajsgramma]

@@muchmores4 the ring can be reused with a new seal...cheaper that way.

[@ahuvaphillips1580]

@@muchmores4 The USDA says the rings are to help the lid seal when you're canning. They suggest you remove them afterwards - "Screw bands are not needed on stored jars. They can be removed easily after jars are cooled. When removed, washed, dried, and stored in a dry area, screw bands may be used many times. If left on stored jars, they become difficult to remove, often rust, and may not work properly again. If I can post a link, here is the canning guide linked from the USDA website: nchfp.uga.edu/publications/usda/GUIDE01_HomeCan_rev0715.pdf

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@muchmores4 Always take the ring off once the jar is sealed. Then you can see at a glance if the lid is ever compromised. Never ever leave the rings on even if you have water bathed or pressure canned. Also do not stack for the same reason. Hope this helps.

[@357Addict]

I eat Idaho Spuds every day. Of course, I live in Idaho and I have to peel mine.

[@able880]

And I have to peal them - that was funny

[@yiayiapreeper595]

I lived in Idaho. Back in the early 70s we use to go behind the tractor and pick spuds and we put in gunnie sacks for 20 cent a bag. After awhile we'd get tired fill half with dirt and potatoes. We were teenagers doing stupid stuff lol

[@hawk1481]

So you're the one stealing my potatoes

[@yiayiapreeper595]

When I was growing up in Idaho I use to pick them behind a tractor. My mom would ask the farmer after it had been harvested if she could get what was left. And of course they let her. It was a staple of almost every meal. I only buy Idaho potatoes, their the best

[@melmelbry5754]

My idohoan contian mill powder. Is that all going to be okay in mylar? How long will it last?

[@juliesabo2173]

I just got 150 jars from my daughter-in-law, her family had them from her grandfather. They were happy to find them a good home.

[@HomesteadCorner]

Awesome! That is the best! 💕🇺🇲

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

wow you lucked out..

[@CcDecember-yq1nf]

I always cut the instructions from the package and insert it with my bag of product. So two things go in the sealing bag!

[@henryvalero9235]

From Lil Giant Great idea-storing the instructions in the bag, too! Thanks!

[@rebelsixtynine1]

Me too,just makes sense

[@mariemclaughlin7975]

Me too ! I write also directly on the bag with a sharpie marker

[@nikkitobin8356]

@@nanmaco I do that as well

[@valeriesnaden5094]

Just a thought that ran through my mind, if you cut the box and insert the directions in with the potatoes, aren’t the outsides of the box dirty from others handling them from packager to store shelf? 🤧 I heard that sometimes even exterminators come through the store to spray for bugs and spray could get on the outside of the boxes. Maybe taping instructions to the outside would be better?

[@Justbizness7777]

You can also portion out the potatoes, with salt, dehydrated butter, and powered milk in a mason jar, so you can have all needed ingredients in one package/jar.

[@staceyhartman6825]

Where do you get powdered butter?

[@Justbizness7777]

@@staceyhartman6825 AUGASON FARMS FOODS

[@betterose9167]

I cut the instructions off of the box and taped it to the inside of my cupboard door. My jars of whatever I vacuum sealed end up in different areas of our house. So having the instructions on my cupboard door is very handy. I have also taped the instructions for Bisquick there. Hope that this helps someone.

[@starwish2467]

I add some more instant potatoes in, when I make homemade soup/stew. It not only adds another vegetable, with it's nutrition, makes the food 'creamy', and acts as a natural thickener, too.

[@tryingndoing]

Likewise!

[@daschundloverable]

@@tryingndoing why didn't she add an O2 absorber?

[@brandyvalenzuela7762]

Never thought of using the brown bags and then put in the sealer bags !thanks for the tip

[@linpen49]

I use them when I vacuum seal my flour for the same reason. Works great

[@mitch5077]

That's a great idea

[@gmamabear3619]

I too store my flour this way.

[@lat1419]

We also use thin food bags in the same way. Whatever we can get hold if. Paper sandwich bags are ridiculously expensive in the UK.

[@TravelingNana63]

Great idea !!!!

[@jeng1589]

Thank you for showing the paper bag idea! I did this with my 20lb+ bags of flour and sugar from one of your previous videos, it worked great!

[@amytih47]

Great video, tfs 👍🏼 I’m a newbie to prepping and am learning so much from you. Hugs from Ireland 🇮🇪💚

[@egomaniac247]

I started in April and I looked all over youtube.....this is by far the most useful channel in my opinion.

[@Iamhome365]

Ah another irish newbie to prepping 😊 how's it going so far??

[@SSanf]

Alternatively, just put them in a large mason jar with an oxygen absorber. Then cut the instructions off the box and tape them to the jar. Some people may find the cost of oxygen absorbers much more attainable than the cost of a vacuum sealer and bags.

[@l.plzsavethebeez485]

I thought Oxygen absorbers had a short life like 3 or 6 mo.?

[@loriflarson4236]

I've used coffee filters to keep the dust in, but using cupcake liners is GENIUS! Thanks for the tip! I'm concentrating on my dry food at this time, long term storage. I'm pretty good with everything else. Thank God!

[@agoogleuser6902]

I had a box of Hungry Jack in the cabinet and I just opened it from its original box about 2 nights ago. Their "best buy' date was Sept 2017. They were perfectly fine 4 years after their BB date in the original packaging. Also, if your potato flakes have any kind of oil in them, and nearly all of them do, they will not be good forever. Oils make things go rancid and cuts the shelf life down a lot.

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Wow! thanks for sharing this.

[@lisalee2885]

Honestly I pour mine in a ziploc bag and they go in frig drawer. Along with rice, sugar, flour. I've also just left them in box in frig.

[@middleburgprepper2342]

Great video. I do my potatoes, milk and spaghetti with the lunch bags too. The paper bags protect the vacuum bags from the spaghetti. Break the noodles in half and lay them across the bottom of the bag and roll it up.

[@jude7321]

Don't forget about pancake mix and biscuit mix and hot cocoa mix and cake mixes too. All those mixes 😂 I do them all but I put them in jars with the little black FoodSaver jar sealer. It's awesome! ✝️🥀🐴🇺🇲

[@bettyc.parker-young1437]

Thank you for this great video! Very important information. I'm thinking about trying some of these tips.☺️👍

[@darcinda9249]

I recently discovered your channel and I just wanted to thank you for it. Canning is a lost art, and my Mom always said she would teach me, but then she passed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge...I have learned so much from you on canning and prepping. I have taken the lead on prepping in our household because of your channel and now I feel I am at least more prepared for a long pandemic filled winter. My father gave away our 32oz mason jars without checking with me first , but I was able to get my Mom's pint jars and canning equipment from the basement!

[@agoogleuser6902]

Hi there. Canning is not an art at all but a science. There is only one way to do canning and that is the safe, scientific way. People all too often try to freestyle and do things their way and those are the cases you read about where the person nearly died from botulism.

[@SouthoftheBigChicken]

@@agoogleuser6902 You are so correct, USDA canning book and the Ball Canning book is the only way to go, do not listen to Rebel Canners.

[@maryc4804]

I do the same, I cut the instructions out and zip lock bag them and put them in the front of the jar case. Easier than writing everything out, plus its now waterproof.

[@danniemcdonald7675]

You could print it out the recipe and vacuum seal it to make it water and splatter proof.

[@amelia-ireneinpdx2613]

Jinne, You might try using a break bleeder for sealing your jars - its easier on your machine (not using it for that) & if the power goes out, you can still dry seal something if you need to. See Heidi @ Rain Country's VLOGs on how to do it if you have any questions.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

I do this. I think my hand had gotten stronger Lol.

[@kentgulley5259]

I got two just in case but kills my hands and wrist

[@jude7321]

@@kentgulley5259 Hi, when you're pumping it, don't use your whole hand to squeeze both sides together. Put one side of the handle on the counter and press down on the top side of the handle. It's a pumping down action. Don't squeeze it, push it down. It makes it a lot easier and you don't get wore out so quick. I hope you can understand what I'm talking about. Oh yeah, go to 'Rain Country" and check out that video, it shows you exactly what I'm talking about. Good luck with everything and God bless you real good ✝️🥀🐴🇺🇲

[@veganpreppermom3984]

It's like you read my mind! I was thinking about this over the weekend. You have the best content. Thank you for all you do for us. 💙

[@HomesteadCorner]

I'm so glad its helpful! Always happy to share! 💕🇺🇸

[@daschundloverable]

@@HomesteadCorner why don't you use o2 absorbers? i thought those were a must?

[@raymondpalacios3032]

I picked up your great idea of using the paper bags to seal inside the food saver bags...works great. I definitely pass it on to others.

[@countrydarlin8212]

Jenny, you are so smart. You know how I found your channel? I was looking up ways to store flour with a foodsaver without clogging it up. Your video on that got me hooked! I've saved lots of things now using your method. I'm ordering a jar sealer and brake bleeder kit, so now I can use your cupcake liner trick on my jars. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with people. You help folks more than you know.

[@jude7321]

Hi, I make my jar liners with parchment paper.(I get it at the Dollar tree for $1.00 a roll) I use the jar lid for a template and cut out a perfect circle that fits right in the jar. I make several of them at one time, then I don't have to stop and do it when I'm in a hurry. ✝️🥀🐴🇺🇲

[@countrydarlin8212]

@@jude7321 what a good idea!

[@jude7321]

@@countrydarlin8212 Thanks 💚 I'm open for any ideas that anybody has, for anything. God bless you real big ✝️ 🥀🐎🇺🇸

[@lyndarina9839]

Thank you so much for this video about preserving potato flakes. Putting them into paper bags before sealing is a great idea.

[@donnas2375]

So glad to see Foodsaver sells them again; I had to get mine on Ebay last year for a marked-up cost. The best thing I found was a brake-bleeder with a pump that works like a longer bike-tire pump (with an up & down motion vs. squeezing a lever). I have crippling arthritis & this seals in only 10+ strokes! No machine or electricity needed.

[@margaretbauer4126]

I add them to all my soups, stews, gravy!!!

[@juliepoppe6294]

You can also save your spagetti jars and lids and run throw dishwasher to reuse! The cheap way❤️

[@cbass2755]

Do you vacuum seal that way??

[@vidajordan9803]

Mayo lids work for a substitute lid for temporary use so you can save your new lids for canning and vacuum sealing on regular size jars. Parmesean cheese lids are regular size too.

[@grandmajane2593]

You have a dishwasher? I'm impressed!

[@sadriski]

They have a little rubber seal built in. So they might not keep forever (I haven't tried it) but they're better than leaving exposed to the air & bugs. I've been using them for a long time for my beans, rice flour, sugar etc

[@cherylsxavier2975]

I take these jars and boil the lids to sterilize them. Then when they dry i putthem on the clean edged jars. Then I take the hair dryer to the lid and heat it up real hot. This helps the seal in the lid to kinda reseal and i have a better seal on my jar.

[@supermommaloha]

I've always kept a box of dehydrated potatoes in my cupboard in case I make mashed potatoes and accidentally put too much milk in the mixture! It's stayed good for YEARS, seriously! Also a good thickener for gravy.

[@alliehartom5978]

I watched your video on vacuum sealing and promptly ordered the same sealer. I love it. I wish I had been doing it all along. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful content, you have taught me so much!

[@KStone6264]

You're so smart !!! Thanks for the suggestion of using a paper bag 1st before vacuum sealing potato flakes.

[@donniepurcell9887]

Have only found your channel a couple days ago and get more information in a few minutes than some sites do droning on for 45 minutes. Just today my wife was asking about storing instant potatos and lo and behold here you are showing what to do. Thank you!!!

[@davidfields1530]

Thank you! Just wrapped up five pounds of flour and sealed them I’ve got 80 more pounds to go...

[@karlenenew7391]

A few months back Walmart here where I live didn’t have any kind of crackers you’re cheap generic oyster crackers Triscuits any proper whatsoever. The grocery store that we have here in this town had none of the always save not one stitch and it was about four weeks that we didn’t have crackers so. So I went on a shopping spree when we got some crackers in and I got them off and then I vacuum seal them in my quart jars so I’m not gonna run out of crackers this winter for soup. Thank you for this video I really enjoyed it

[@seabreezesoapsofmaine]

Make sure the instant potatoes you are storing are only potatoes. If there are added ingredients in the potatoes it will go rancid over time. Be careful.

[@ruthdoyle3572]

Thanks for the tip

[@itscommonsense9169]

You mean like the ones that are flavored?

[@agoogleuser6902]

@@itscommonsense9169 No, if they have any kind of oil, they will go bad. They will store for sevreral years (2-5), but not forever like oatmeal, pinto beans, etc.

[@NoMoreBLUEISIS]

Great advice

[@nataliebutler]

The instant potatoes often have dried milk in them. Will they keep if vaccum sealed?

[@MikeHunt-wl4ye]

The American Flag at the beginning is a nice touch. Went to starbucks on Independence Day. Not a single flag to be seen. Plenty of rainbow flags though. So I went to Dunkin. Nope. No flags. “America runs on Dunkin”. Sure. I decided I was done wasting money on a drug after that. Cheers!

[@debiscooking9770]

Great video! You are so down to earth and so easy to understand. So many good questions below, I hope you answer them! Thanks for all the videos you put out, I sure do referred to them for all of my prepping!!

[@aprilcarr8079]

Very smart this will be my next chore I’ve 9 boxes in my regular pantry because I usually use fresh potatoes but for long term this is great because I always seem to end up passing the unused boxes to my daughter because I buy and never use but now adays every thing stored is a step closer to being prepared. Thanks Canadian living🇨🇦

[@cherylsxavier2975]

I save all my jars from everything! After I put food in them I clean the rims really good and put the lids on. Then I take the hair dryer and heat up the lid real good to heat up the seal in the lid to help seal it back up.🙂

[@dorothymartin1957]

So basically, do we need to buy a canner?

[@camillewing656]

@@dorothymartin1957 Yes! What she is doing is for dry storage...NOT canning!!

[@terrell48]

These potato flakes work as thickeners in soup and chilis etc and even for flouring meats to fry

[@teeser2436]

Thank you for this video very helpful . I had a chance to buy the Idaho Spuds for .88cents didn’t even think about taking them out of the boxes I’m learning something new every day. ❤️

[@dizzyhaha640]

Great hack using the cupcake liners. Thank you for a great video

[@donaldsmith3048]

I put the box in a bag vacuum sealed. Yes it takes up more space but I was just learning. I got small coffee filters to put in the top of my jars to keep the powder from being sucked into the vacuum sealer.

[@brmicmatthews8398]

Nicely done. I usually store instant potatoes in one gallon Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. If I don’t have them I do it this way.

[@josiegallegos7144]

do you use the vacuum sealer for this?

[@brmicmatthews8398]

@@josiegallegos7144 no, not with Mylar bags. Just add an extra oxygen absorber and the bag should have a vacuum seal-like affect.

[@csea1983]

thanks for sharing about using the paper bag idea! When I vacuum seal like you did and theres enough space at the top, I put the label INBETWEEN in that pocket so it can't be rubbed off or fall off easily. ,,,sometimes if theres space I even seal it in. Thanks for all the great advice....much appreciated.

[@susankarnes2100]

Jen, I just had to share with you. I'm ecstatic. I've been searching for months for a propane gas stove. I've always dreamt of having a summer kitchen in my one garage. Well a new friend gave me one, cleaned it up and its like new. Propane company is coming M9n to hooked up. Have a deep sink, Hoosier, dry sink, etc to make it complete. A Prayer and dream answered.

[@HomesteadCorner]

Oh that is so awesome! You are gonna love that in the summer months! 💕🇺🇲

[@Subgunman]

The instant mashed potatoes they sell here in the EU already come in 4 Mylar bags per box already portioned out. I have no idea if the bags are filled with air or an inert gas but they are not vacuumed sealed, just sealed in the bag. Another issue with pre packaged food in the EU is they do not use any type of preservatives. On each Mylar bag there is an expiration date on them but as some say this is the recommended sell by date and items can last longer. Used vac bags can be reused if washed out completely and sanitized with a weak bleach solution and left to air dry. If you don't want to store food in these bags, we gents love using them to store small parts, documents,ammo or any other item that needs to be kept out of the environment.

[@jackieparent5027]

Will instant potatoes last in jars? I don't have vacuum sealer.

[@aussiepressconferences.4755]

Can you tell me if itsOK to freeze flour, oats, pasta and rice before storing ?

[@b.walker5955]

Ah darn it! Used my brand new sealer on instant mashed potatoes in jars...and it never occurred to me the powder/potato could seep into the machine. BRAND NEW I tell you. Arrrgh. Do you think I messed it up? Also, I use a butter knife to stab the contents and get the air out. Beans, lentils, rice, the taters, is that ok to do? They are nearly crammed full, minus the head space of course. ~ Thank you homestead corner! Always teaching...I am constantly learning from your wisdom and experience.

[@jaystrobel7862]

I like to cut the cooking instructions from the box and insert it into the bag. Also consider making the bag longer so you have room to reseal after taking some out.

[@rnman99]

We vacuum sealed potato flakes and the krusteaz pancake mix in half-gallon jars a couple years ago, and they are still good

[@HomesteadCorner]

Oh I love krusteaz! 🇺🇲💕

[@deeladybug2618]

I was wondering if pancake mix could be stored. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@kentgulley5259]

Doesnt pancake mix have oil that can go rancid ?

[@tdog4240]

I always thought the pancake mix would have other ingredients that would cause it not to be a good long term storage. Interesting.

[@ericclaeyborn3600]

Two years are probably not enough time to prove that the system works.

[@gwendolyntyler8146]

I cut the package label, nutritional information and the cooking instructions and tape them to a blank sheet of paper and put into a clear sleeve. I've been doing this for all vacuum sesled food and I can keep the information in a binder in the pantry with the food.

[@Genesis.1-1]

Great tip using the labels for your stored items. Thanks!

[@AspenGlow2027]

Love the idea of the paper bag. Several weeks ago I found the food saver type storage in the roll form on Amazon. Prices were better than the food saver. The material seems a little thinner than the food saver. They sealed up great. Not sure yet if they last as long in the freezer. But for the price they are worth the try.

[@LindaCBMediaGroup]

I've been storing mine in the haft gallon jars. I took a blank recipe card and wrote down the basic instructions for instant mashed potatoes. When you compare the instructions from one brand to another, the ratios are the same, but where 1 brand is using 1/3 cup increments another is using 1/4 cup increments. I made my determination after comparing 3 different brands, 2 were national brands, 1 was from Lidl. BTW, I've been able to find potato flakes on Walmart's website.

[@LindaCBMediaGroup]

@@nanmaco I've actually done that for some products, when it feasible. What I like about recipe cards is that they can easily be made waterproof, so the information can't be smeared, etc.

[@nerysantana7129]

Hi 👋. Thanks for the info. I have a question 🙋🏻‍♀️ what if it comes already in this little pouches? Do I have to take them out from it and seal it? Thanks.

[@patharrington8575]

Thank you again for making it doable.

[@laurievoelker9005]

Glad to have come across your video. I just purchased my 1st vacuum sealer. 🙂

[@JaneH3675]

Me too! 👍

[@eMegMBea]

Great video, exactly the tips/directions I've been looking for w/o having to watch a 30 minute video! THANKS!

[@charmainemontgomery582]

I really like the cupcake liner idea! Thank you 😊

[@C2yourself]

Get the big box of Idaho potatoes at Costco or Sam's club. I made my own dehydrated hashbrown,vacuum sealed 3 years ago and just opened them yesterday... they're great!

[@missylearned9821]

Gosh…would love for you to share your recipe for the dry ingredients before vacuum sealing. Would you mind sharing it?

[@crushinggoalsandtakingnote8828]

@c2yourself can you share how you dehydrated hashbrowns?

[@C2yourself]

@@crushinggoalsandtakingnote8828 I boiled potatoes until just fork tender, drained and cooled. The grated them on a box grater and spread them out on dehydrator trays. It took about 24 hours

[@C2yourself]

@@missylearned9821 no recipe, just cooked potatoes, cooked then grated then into the dehydrator trays. Super easy

[@crushinggoalsandtakingnote8828]

@@C2yourself thanks so much for this information. I'm going to try this.

[@kaylamarcouiller5210]

I love watching your videos! Gives me ideas on what to prep. I have about 46 cups of flour because I plan on making my own bread this winter so we shall see. I’m also freezing some green peppers cause I have lots of recipes I need them for.

[@henryvalero9235]

From Lil Giant That sounds so good! I love stuffed green peppers. Do you have to slice the peppers up to freeze them? Do you have to blanch them first? How do you do it?

[@danniemcdonald7675]

She also has a video on vacuum sealing flour the same way. I have different amounts depending on what I want to make.

[@kat517]

The only problem with freezing peppers your whole freezer will smell and other frozen items will take on that pepper flavor...

[@danniemcdonald7675]

@@cheryldes5875 Neither have I, but I vacuum seal mine.

[@1kiffertom1]

i put them in the freezer for a month after sealing in in the bag to kill what bugs might be in there! i do this to my flour also!

[@leeannmusslin5580]

I do not have a vacuum sealer, can you put the instant potatoes in freezer bags and store them in the freezer??

[@stephanieward3448]

I. Use. A. Trunk. For. Canned. Goods. With a. Pad. Lock. Saves. Cabinet. Space. And. Holds. Alot!! You. Can. Put. It. Anywhere.

[@fayeheffner752]

I use these flakes, also sometimes instant rice, and pancake mix. I cut the directions off the boxes and tape inside the cupboard door.

[@acctestlasttest3398]

That's the same thing that I do, don't forget the rice too! Kids always make way to much. Lol

[@priscillabohn4621]

hi Jinnie, I just got a vacuum sealer for first time, and I have a ton of dry items to seal I haven't gotten the hang of canning other than jams and water bathing, but this will help me loads in the garden and many of my dry items thank you

[@bobmeyers3478]

Does the bags cost more than the potato flakes

[@Bex-rg8pj]

You’re the best Jinne! Thank you so much ☺️

[@HomesteadCorner]

Aw Thanks hun! 🥰🤗💕🇺🇸

[@conniehawkins9459]

I wrote the cooking directions on the paper bags, easy!

[@carolynjohnson5441]

Do you have to freeze potato flakes first like flour?

[@sandyscookbook2799]

Most people know how to fix instant mashed potatoes, but putting a label with how many servings are in it is a good idea. Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers are good to store them for long also. You can them in different sizes online.

[@DavidVanpelt-r5d]

I like to cut the labels and cooking instructions off the box's and clear tape them to the long term storage containers, jars, bags, buckets, etc. Works well for me

[@Ivy6887]

Which brand of instant potatoes taste best?

[@ginamiller5121]

I’m am a newbie at canning. I just bought a case of Idahoan potatoe flakes they expired November 2021. Would I be ok to just store them in the bags without putting in the freezer to kill any potential bugs? I can’t wait to watch more of your videos 😊

[@jjo5375]

THAT is a heck of a good idea! I've never seen anyone else do that! Makes so much sense! : )

[@joanies6778]

I love instant mashed potatoes as a convenience meal... they are "real potatoes", btw. 🤣 Instead of going to a drive through when I'm too tired to cook, I make a quick meal with instant mashed potatoes and dump a packet of salmon on top (plain or seasoned). Less than 5 minutes to put together, and I get my omegas from the salmon. I try to eat organic as much as possible, and recently discovered Azure Standard has the organic in bulk packages. I tried a 1 lb bag to see if they were good, so now I'm ordering in bulk. Since I make the same serving size each time, the instructions are committed to memory. Other products I cut the instructions and tape them to the jar.

[@cathyolney2713]

THANK you for this idea. We bagged up about 50 one pound bags. GREAT IDEA. I have learned ALOT from watching you.

[@ladycobra3]

I have started taking the box with the cooking instructions and making a copy of it on my printer. I tape that to the jar so each jar has the instructions in case I get them confused when in my storage pantry. I got tired of writing the instructions over and over. I do this with anything that takes more than a couple of mylar bags or jars to fill. I have also made copies of the instructions with the brand name and put them in my prepping binder under cooking instructions.

[@IMOO1896]

Is it possible to transfer the potatoes from the box to a 1/2 gal jar and NOT vacuum seal? I have jars, but no vacuum sealer.

[@HomesteadCorner]

That should be fine, I would just crank the lid down as tight as you can. ;)

[@annwithaplan9766]

This is exactly what I was looking for to answer my curiosity about sucking the air out of dry stuff. I had asked myself, "couldn't I just put the stuff in a fabric bag before sucking the air out?" I like the idea of using the cupcake papers better. I use the plastic bags for short term use only, as they will eventually lose their suckyness, or something could poke a tiny hole in it at some point. I'll use either glass jars or mylar bags (they have the kind you can suck out the air, too).

[@mkmason2002]

Would you recommend O2 absorbers if you can't afford a food sealer?

[@theresalogsdon765]

I found a FoodSaver, hand-held VacSeal. Sort of a gun shape it is awesome. Works with the Lid Sealers without the hoses. It fits on the hole on the lidsealer. Love it

[@kentgulley5259]

I got one also but it never seems to work

[@theresalogsdon765]

@@kentgulley5259 I had a hard time using it at first, but then I found out I wasn't holding it Properly. Work wonderful now

[@jackier2390]

I missed seeing this video!! Timing worked out great. Thank you for all the fabulous tips! -Jackie

[@Janiece1077]

Thank you for all your videos! I love how simple dry canning is! I’ve watched a lot of your videos!! God bless 🇺🇸

[@HomesteadCorner]

So glad they are helpful.. 💕🇺🇸

[@Janiece1077]

This week I’m dry canning over 100 pounds of rice, then my beans, and lentils, then flour, then I’ll start with the potato flakes. 🤗

[@1776Rob2012]

Bob's Red Mill Instant Mashed Potatoes Creamy Potato Flakes have zero sodium. Worth the premium.

[@yolandalemus1373]

Thank you

[@lorrenagoodwin1333]

I just received my jar sealer in the mail. Can't wait to try it out. Have some oats I want to seal up

[@HomesteadCorner]

Awesome! You're gonna love it!

[@Lawyermom5]

New to long term storage. Learning a ton from you. The cupcake liners inside the jar is genius!, thank you

[@irishred4202]

I pick-up canning jars from the Dollar Store just to use for vacuum sealing these items freeing up my good jars for pressure canning

[@4themotherload]

Those Instant Potato Fakes are great used like bread crumbs, try a mix next time your breading something. Can't live without my vacuum sealer either, it's funny the appliances that we gravitate to, I don't have a microwave and I don't miss it but, if you take my kitchen aid mixer away I am going to find you.👀 Thanks for sharing😊

[@HomesteadCorner]

🤣🤣 I thought I was the only person with out a microwave! 🤣🤣

[@debbiesterling2571]

Glad I stumbled upon your site. I’m a newbie and want to start building up my pantry 😉

[@Gondor_Sanitation_Dept]

Does putting these in a freezer help make it last longer? Or is simply placing it in the pantry good enough....

[@patharrington8575]

Can you vacuum seal tea bags and 1 lb bags of coffee? Tks

[@HomesteadCorner]

You can... the tea will last for years sealed up, coffee won't last so long because of the oils.

[@happygardener28]

whole coffee beans last longer than ground, frozen they last about a year to 18 months. Raw beans, if you can find a coffee roaster, last 5 or more years. But once you roast them let them rest a day or two before grinding (see Townsends' video on coffee)

[@ruthdoyle3572]

Homestead Corner do they need oxygen absorbers in fact are they necessary for other dry food when using the vacuum sealer bags

[@cathypayton4804]

What’s a good food sealer to buy

[@stephanie_beth]

How long can the potato flakes last when storing in an airtight canister? I don't own any type of vacuum sealer. I had to use an extra large canister for the boxes I bought yesterday.

[@maryarcher8484]

If there air tight I would say along time, if there is no kind of oil in them

[@linannskillings5050]

Omg just reslized your in my state,im in southern Maine, town called Lebanon, near the NH border, 5 mins outside sanford,,i visited dixfield when i was a kid, TY for your very helpful videos

[@kimmyk1]

I just open the box put the flakes in a gallon bag and seal it. I then put the sealed bag back into the potato box.