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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
350 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 7:06:31 PM
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I would like to try to can potatoes, the little ones. so that I can chop them up to fry, or cook them for mashed potatoes. Does any one have any ideas? The last time we tried them they did not seal correctly.
thank you
Danyel
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2014 : 11:42:26 AM
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Danyel - this is actually something on my "to do" list this summer! I am looking forward to our farmgirl sisters' suggestions, too! Did you soak them or parboil them first to remove some of the starch??? I wonder what happened that they didn't seal correctly... I have found that I have best success when I wipe the rims with white vinegar before adding the lids, and that the lids really have to be well-warmed in hot water...
I also dehydrated a whole bunch of potato shreds a couple of weeks ago. They can be rehydtrated to make hash browns, of course, but I also read that if you add a little extra water, they will be perfect as mashed potatoes! I'm going to have to give that a try, too! And I'd like to try dehydrating them in slices and cubes for other cooking purposes... Have you ever tried dehydrating them?
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2014 : 04:30:57 AM
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I followed instructions in the Ball canning book to can potato's. I love having canned potato's. It can make dinner so easy. I use the little ones, just wash them up. I don't peel. Got to have a pressure canner.
just a girl farming in WI
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2014 : 05:03:13 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for the info, Michele! Really looking forward to trying them!
Just wanted to follow up and let you know that last night we tried the hash brown mashed potatoes. It took some time to rehydrate to the point that they fell apart, and some of the shreds retained their shape and texture, but for the most part they turned out pretty well. My hubby said if I hadn't told him, he wouldn't have known they weren't "regular" potatoes. I disagree. To me, they were a bit thicker and had an almost gooey texture, but they sure did work in a pinch! Good to know! Next time I think I'll powder them first and see if that makes the texture a little better. We'll see!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2014 : 12:45:30 PM
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Check it out, Danyel! I did it! 10 lbs. potatoes gave me 7 quart jars full! YAY! SO excited!
I know these aren't the potatoes you're planning on canning, but I'm just so excited I had to share! :)
Just a couple of things to consider:
1) Make sure you leave 1 inch headspace. The incorrect headspace can cause the water to boil out of the jar, and the water will be starchy from the potatoes, so it will cause a problem with the lid sealing.
2) Again, definitely try wiping the rims with vinegar instead of plain water. It really gets rid of anything that may be on the rim.
3) And, finally, again, make double sure you heat your lids well before putting them on the jars.
That's all I can think of... Hope it helps! Please let us know how yours turn out!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2014 : 07:53:32 AM
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Wow! Beautiful! can hardly wait to try. It was so disappointing to have them not seal the other year. I will be off to the farmers market next Wednesday to see if I can get some potatoes'. I will definitely post when I have tried them.
Michele, thank you for sharing. my mom is going to look for her ball canning book so we can find the recipe. !
Nini, I love that you tried them with larger potatoes so I will use them also. I love being able to pull an entire meal off the canning shelves. I am so thankful for each jar.
thank you ladies,
Daneyl
farmgirl sister 4202
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PinkCsmtlgy
Farmgirl in Training
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Brandi
Martinsburg
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2014 : 6:24:52 PM
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| We did this last year with our small potatoes. We cut them into chunks and boiled them. I forget if we put boiling water in the jars to seal them or put them in the canner. But they turned out wonderfully and we had very few spoil. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2014 : 7:25:58 PM
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I have canned plenty of "peeled" potatoes and they turn out great tasting. However, I don't think the color that they change to is appealing.
Patty #1840
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A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
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Southern Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Alice
Inman
SC
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2014 : 11:39:16 AM
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I can lots of potatoes with these directions:
Cover potatoes with water in large pot and boil 10 minutes. Drain,
Pack hot potatoes into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Add 1/2 tsp salt to pint and 1 tsp to quart jars if desired. Pour boiling water over potatoes leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim of jar clean; place hot previously simmered lid on jar and screw down ring firmly. Process pints 35 minutes and quarts 40 minutes at 10 pounds pressure in a pressure canner.
Until this year I have never had lids to fail - but twice this spring newly purchased lids have buckled and didn't seal. I use Putting Food By and So Easy to Preserve and they're pretty easy to find at thrift stores. E-mail me your address and I'll send you a Southern Living BooK on Preserving if you want.
Southern Farmgirl
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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2014 : 7:40:59 PM
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Thank you ladies for your suggestions, the potatoes are not ready yet, so I have not had the chance to try to can them. But they are on the list
Danyel
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