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How to Can Potatoes - A step-by-step guide on how to can potatoes at home, ensuring safe preservation for long-term storage.

How to Can Potatoes

Author: Constance Smith - Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Ingredients

  • potatoes white/Irish
  • water
  • salt (optional)

Instructions

  • To begin, wash and peel potatoes. Place them in water with ascorbic or citric acid to prevent browning. (See notes in the post above about this.)
  • Cut the potatoes into cubes, 1/2 - 1 inch, try to have the pieces as consistently sized as possible. Placing the cubed potatoes in the solution as you go. You can also can whole potatoes if they are 2" or under in diameter.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drain the potatoes, add them to the boiling water. Boil cubed potatoes for 2 minutes, whole potatoes for 10 minutes. Drain again.
  • Pack the hot potatoes into hot jars (quarts or pints) leaving a 1" headspace. If you wish to add salt, add 1 teaspoon per quart, 1/2 teaspoon per pint.
  • Ladle in fresh, boiling water, and use a bubble wand to remove air pockets. Add water to maintain the 1 inch headspace if needed. All of the potato pieces should be under water.
  • Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp cloth dipped in white vinegar, and place a lid and ring on the jars.
  • Place the jars in a warm pressure canner, with the appropriate amount of water (see your user manual.)
  • The processing time for canning potatoes is:
    35 minutes for pints
    40 minutes for quarts
    If the elevation where you live is over 1,000 feet, you will need to adjust your processing. See the charts in the post above.
    Be sure to follow all of the steps for proper pressure canning.
  • After the jars are finished processing, transfer the jars to a surface that is lined with a mat, towels or a cooling rack.
  • Allow the jars to sit 12-24 hours.
  • Remove the rings, test the seals. If any jars didn't seal, place them in the refrigerator to use right away.
  • Wash the jars with soapy water, dry, label and place them in your pantry.
  • Use as you wish!

Notes

When I can potatoes, I do large amounts at a time, usually 50 lbs. Depending upon the potatoes, I will end up with 22-28 quarts.

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