sparkysarah Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Potatoes are 1.99 for 15# right now. I have purchased two bags and would like to purchase more if I can come up with a game plan for them. I do not can or dehydrate yet, so my option is the freezer. Here is what I'm thinking. Make Potato Skins Make Twice Baked Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Freezing Potatoes that have been through a ricer for use in Gnocchi or soup thickener, etc. Again, this will all be froze. Any tips, tricks or suggestions would be great. I have the potatoes sitting beside the back door as it is the coolest place in the house....but it's not dark. Help! SARAH Link to comment
Jewlzm Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Get them under a blanket. If they turn green they will be wasted. Fluorescent lights make the greening process faster also. Make soups and stews that can be frozen? That would be an option. clam chowder potato soup split pea soup (I add potatoes to mine) Beef stew Link to comment
mommato3boys Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You can chunk them up and have them for soups. You can also put them in a card board box with a top(like a paper box) with holes in it so the air flow through the box. That way the will be in the dark and cool. I keep mine in a card board box in the botttom of my pantry and unless they wee bad when i dumped the bag I have not thrown any away. Link to comment
serendipity Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Good plan Sarah! You could always throw a blanket over them for temporary darkness, lol. Hash browns freeze well too... Link to comment
DenimDaze Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Here is how to use your oven as a dehydrator, partly down this page. http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...&gonew=1#UNREAD Link to comment
Cat Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Try this one: http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...=true#Post39822 If I remember correctly, the hash browns that are frozen are steamed a bit first. I'll have to look that up... Link to comment
Leah Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You got me looking, and I found this. It has 2 recipes for the dried potatoes, after the instructions. http://www.realfood4realpeople.com/potatoes.html Scalloped Potato Mix in a Jar; Skillet Meat and Potatoes Casserole Mix in a Jar Link to comment
HSmom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 How many people in your household? Potatoes keep for a long time, just in a cool, dark place. Link to comment
Violet Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 The best potatoes for freezing are those that have been cooked, such as mashed potato patties, baked stuffed potatoes, or french fries. Raw potatoes or potatoes in combination dishes such as soups and stews do not freeze well. Upon thawing and reheating, they tend to disintegrate, especially if the potatoes are whole or cut in large cubes. If you are preparing a combination dish for freezing, omit the potatoes and add them instead during the thawing/reheating step before serving. To freeze baked stuffed potatoes or mashed potato patties: Prepare them according to your favorite recipe, cool quickly in the refrigerator, and wrap in moisture-vapor- proof packaging. Seal, label, date and freeze. Recommended maximum storage time is one month at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. To serve, unwrap and reheat in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To freeze homemade french fries: 1. Pare and cut potatoes lengthwise into strips about 1/4 inch thick. 2. Rinse quickly in cold water and dry well on paper towels. 3. Oven method: arrange potato strips in shallow baking pan, brush with melted butter or margarine and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit just until they begin to brown, turning occasionally. Cool quickly in refrigerator. 4. Oil method: Blanch potato strips in vegetable oil heated to 370 degrees Fahrenheit until tender but not brown. Drain and cool quickly in refrigerator. 5. Place prepared strips in moisture-vapor-proof containers or bags. Seal, label, date and freeze. Recommended maximum storage time is two months at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. To serve, return frozen potatoes to baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown, turning occasionally. Or deep-fat fry frozen potatoes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit until golden and crisp. Link to comment
sparkysarah Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 There is my husband, two year old and myself. Link to comment
HSmom Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'd estimate that you could use at least half of them without freezing. Work potatoes into every day! lol Mashed, baked, fried, potato soup, beef stew, potato pancakes, hashed browns, etc. Link to comment
Pansy Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hi Leah.....Real Food For Real People - love it and have put it in favorites. Thanks! Link to comment
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