Potato Perfection: The Ultimate Kitchen HACK for Keeping Potatoes Fresh for Months!
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2018
- All-new, GENIUS KITCHEN HACK that will keep your potatoes fresh and delicious for months! Do you love potatoes but hate wasting them? If so, then you need to know this all-new potato storage hack! In this video, I'll show you how to store potatoes for months without them sprouting or going green.
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This is how my life has turned out. I'm watching a man tell me how to store potatoes.
LOL I felt the same way
Same
Same
Imagining John Lennon telling that to me in his usual wry sense of humor tone 😂😂😂.. i get that John i get that ;)
Could be a lot worse
Awww this guy reminds me of a loving caring grandpa
Thanks, you are too kind. Mike ☺
New subscriber! I grew up in Ohio. My parents had a huge garden every year and always had potatoes stored in our cellar. I live in Ga now and have been trying to figure out how to keep potatoes fresh for as long as possible. And that is how I discovered your channel. :) thanks for the info!
Becky J. Taylor, welcome, it's always nice to hear from a fellow Buckeye. Thank you for subscribing and the kind words. As a new subscriber, you may not have seen my latest video, here is the link if you want to check it out, Mike ☺ua-cam.com/video/Tu4UAMopxgU/v-deo.html
Thanks Mike. It's been hit and miss for me storing potatoes. I'll give this a go.
cosmic bird, you're welcome, I appreciate the feedback, Mike ☺
Very helpful! Thank you.
Much needed info at this time when every body is home due to covid-19...love ur simple way of telling ..prayers from Pakistan
Thank you my friend, stay safe. I am sequestered staying away from all other human beings, Mike 🙂
Thank you for this video. Our family is staying home during this crisis and I have 10lbs of potatoes. I don't want them to go bad. Thank you for this information at this time.
Thank you for your feedback. I hope you and your family can remain hunkered down for the time being so that you can stay safe. That's what I'm doing! Mike 🙂 🧓
Kitchen Tips Online likewise my friend.
I'm from South West Ohio. Just dug 17 lbs of them and 7+ lbs of onions. Thanks for the info. Mucho appreciat'a.
Since you are from Southwest Ohio you should definitely store your potatoes in your basement, I assume you have a basement. Keep them separate from the onions though. Thanks for the kind words, Mike ☺
Your kitchen is beautiful I would cook everyday all day.
Thank you so much 😊
Oh my
I love your kitchen 💝
Thank you very much! By the way you should know that I designed and built this kitchen with my own two hands. I'll include a link to a community post where you can see a photograph of my kitchen. I appreciate the feedback, Mike 🧓 ua-cam.com/users/postUgwrVMJ9qn8ozlhRi694AaABCQ
I often make mashed potatoes and freeze it in tubs. When I want to use some I put it still frozen into a casserole, dot with butter and put into a hot oven for 20 minutes. It has a lovely golden crust and fluffy underneath.
Carol, that is an excellent idea! I am definitely going to try that. Heck if you had extra casserole dishes you could just freeze them right in the dish and pop it right into the oven. Now that I think about it, it may be better to use those small disposable light-duty aluminum pans. Thanks for the tip! Mike 🧓
@@KitchenTipsOnline You're welcome Mike. Yes you're right re foil containers being more suitable, freezer to oven is a much better idea, so thankyou too!
It's a very good idea Carol, and if I make a video about it I will give you a shout out. Thanks for the follow up, Mike 🙂
@@KitchenTipsOnline 👍👍🤗
Thanks for the info. I keep my potatoes from my garden in my coolroom (at 40 degrees) in a plastic bin with a cover and filled with dry sand. Harvest them in the fall and they ar still like they got out of the garden in spring time. But not everybody has a coolroom. I use th work in refrigeration, so it was easy for me. And the sand trick is also good for carrots. Although my wife hates the sand, because they are hard to get out! And she complains of her nails! But the french fries are just great!
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to leave feedback. I appreciate it, Mike 🧔
I live in NYC, the temperature in the summer when the air conditioner is off is way higher than 50° recommended by You. I dont have the extra drawer space to store them that will keep them cool enough longer.
I store them by pantry in the kitchen and lately the are sprouting too soon before i use them all.
If this continues then the refrigerator is my best bet to make them last longer.
I will try one last time storing them by the sink away from direct sunlight, hope this works.
Montana. Thank you for this advice
You're welcome, thanks for the feedback, Mike 🙂
Thank you
You're welcome, 🧔
I love you already dropping knowledge!!
Thanks 🧔
Thank You we all need our food to last longer much longer. Thank You Sacramento California
You're welcome Kathy, thanks for the feedback, Mike 🙂
Just found your channel 😁 Now I am hooked. Can't stop watching your videos. Keep them going. I been telling my mom about some of the videos I watched.
You're very kind Heather, 🙂 Thanks for sharing my videos with your mom and for the thumbs up, Mike 🧓
Great info ty
You're welcome 🙂
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback, Mike 🙂
Super helpful!
Thanks 🙂
Love your kitchen
Thanks Linda. You might be surprised to find out that I designed and built the kitchen with my own two hands just for making UA-cam videos. I appreciate the kind words, Mike 🙂
Love you grandpa
We eat a lot of potatoes. I usually buy them at Walmart 5# bag for $4. I went to a restaurant supply store and got a #50 bag for $18.99. Thank you for the storage tips! Now I don’t have to worry so much about them going bad before we can eat them up.
Wow that's a lot of taters! Thanks for your feedback, Mike 🙂
Thank you..
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for the tip on how to store potatoes, just found your channel and sub
Rose Dookie, welcome aboard! Thanks for your feedback, Mike ☺
I’m watching from NC good tips thank you
Welcome, hope all is well in North Carolina. Thanks for the kind words, Mike 🧓
Love your tips especially for a Single man from NYC. Helps me know if I'm doing it correct. Tku.
Happy to help!
Thank you for your tips. I am from Florida too
Thanks for your feedback, Mike 🙂
Best job sir i will do it thank
N Ru, you're welcome, thanks for your feedback. Mike ☺
I like your tips on storing vegetables
Thank you Rhonda, I appreciate the thumbs up, Mike 🙂
Thank you 😊 A big help
You're welcome 🧔
Watching from Ohio! I'm about to dig my potato bed from the spring planting in the next week or two, so I'm researching storage options!
Since you are in Ohio it is best to keep your potatoes in your basement. Spread them out as demonstrated in the video, but store them in the basement like I did when I lived in Ohio, Mike 🧓
Who’s grandpa is this! So adorable lol good info too.
Current Obsession, haha, you're too kind, thank you for your feedback, Mike ☺
Ohio here! Thank you for sharing this video!!!
Welcome from Ohio! Thanks for your feedback, Mike
Nice
Ramaa Rangarajan, thanks, Mike ☺
Here's my tip. Use an apple cutter to make potato wedges and the core part you can cut to pieces.
That's great tip! Thanks for sharing, Mike 🧔
Really great video I just subscribe
Thanks, Mike ☺
thanks from New Zealand.....in isolation here...can't shop.....so trying to store up our foods.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback. I appreciate it, Mike 🙂
I keep potatoes in a brown paper bag. In the refrigerator without any problem. Will continue to do so.
I have 20 pounds so..
Great tips! Grew up in Wooster, Ohio!
Thanks for the kind words. I used to live in Dublin, Ohio. Mike
Watching from mid northern shore of Lake Erie. I am overdosing on your videos and info. Thank you!
You're very kind Linda, welcome aboard. I appreciate the feedback, Mike 🧓
New subscriber 3/21/2020 Detroit Michigan
Welcome aboard, Mike 🙂
I am from nepal it useful
thank you
Watching from South Carolina. With this Covid19 situation, we need to relearn fresh food storage. What do you think of cooking, or par cooking, potato’s then freezing?
I think it's too much work John. If you can store them long enough until you use them, you don't need to par cook them or freeze them, Mike 🙂
When I searched for storing potatoes I got this. Thank u for the useful video. 👍👍 from india kerala
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Welcome 😊
1. Watched Poplar report this morning who reports potatoe shortages are here so Internet search brought me here. I live in Ohio Valley area so I will be picking up potatoes to store In my stone basement. It stays cool in sunmer. Thank you for this video!
You're welcome I appreciate the feedback. One thing you want to do when you put your potatoes in your basement is spread them out. Don't pile them on top of each other and they will last longer, Mike
Thanks for the content! How to store zucchini is my suggestion. Thanks!
Great idea! I will put that on the list. Perhaps someone who reads this will make a suggestion or recommendation. Thanks for the feedback, Mike 🧔
My potatoes last forever in the frig
Thank you, good to know. I live in mass. I use a paper bag with top closed. They last petty good in my cool pantry. Love your way, but no extra drawer space.
Thanks Joan, I appreciate the feedback, Mike 🙂 BTW, if you have not seen it yet, I invite you to check out my newest video, how to clean a glass patio door in about 60 seconds, ua-cam.com/video/3zdzuOZv4kU/v-deo.html
If you leave the paper bag open in a cool room they will last even longer. 😊
I saw somewhere to also put a crisp apples in with the potatoes.
Naomi Hukes, Thanks for your tip. I used to think exactly the same thing, put apples in with potatoes. But as it turns out, I was completely wrong. Apples give off ethylene gas at an accelerated rate and potatoes deteriorate when in the presence of ethylene gas. I made a video that shows how to store apples and in the video I talk about apples and ethylene gas. I will include the link if you want to check it out, Mike ☺ ua-cam.com/video/K6WvQsxVOf4/v-deo.html
Hello, I just came across you channel and find it very helpful. My husband and I are preparing to set out on living on a boat, starting out here in FL.
We are doing a massive amount of research in order to provision for months at a time to make our way to the South Pacific where will will be working with a Christian medical mission group. We will be able to restock selective types of produce but not all that we prefer. So if you have any tips on expanding the life of fruits (grapes, peaches, pears, tomatoes etc. ) and vegetables (onions, ginger, cucumber, squash, green beans etc.) in the marine environment I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you and pray you are staying safe and healthy
Hi Katherine, thanks very much for the kind words. I can't answer all your questions because we haven't done research on everything but here is what we have, I will put the link below. Good luck on your ocean-going adventure, Mike ua-cam.com/play/PLjZxYZjK9z-0XqGeSLKRfMeGt7E1CpkJ_.html
Mike, now that I finally know how to store them, I don't have a drawer in my little apartment kitchen. The good news is, I'm moving to a larger place soon!
What I most wish for right now is how to find a mortar and pestle like yours. I can almost remember it's Spanish (?) name. Can you tell me how to find one like yours? Thanks, and thank you for your very helpful videos and a chance to see your amazing collection of hanging pots and pans each time! Sue
Thanks Sure for the kind words. The bowl is called a molcajete, in Spanish. It is handmade in Mexico using lava from an old volcano. Here is the link if you want to get one. They are not very expensive ~ amzn.to/2pnQpGU
Kitchen Tips Online Oh, thanks!!!
You're welcome. ♥
Pilon
I have smaller drawers. There is no way I can use a full size baking sheet but I get the idea. Elevated and dark. Thank you.
Sheet pan come in all sizes, you can get a quarter sheet pan with a rack that will fit most drawers. We have them available at our Amazon store. Here is the link if you want to check it out, Mike amzn.to/2yQ0cgl
Woow, I love how those utensils are hanging up there
Thanks 🧔
THANKS for the info..
You're welcome, Mike 🙂
I take a plastic basket about 6 inches tall that has a lot of holes, think dollar store type. Line the whole thing with paper towels place your potatoes in the basket and cover with paper towels. Mine will last about 2 mnths. That is fine for me. I do like the idea of putting them in the drawer. Thank You.
That sounds like a great alternative method, thanks for sharing, Mike 🙂
Thank you sir, for this content. Am wondering however, any advantage to storing the potatoes on a wire rack as opposed to a piece of cardboard? Thank you.
You're welcome. I use a wire rack because it allows airflow underneath the potatoes. Airflow is the key. You want to keep them dry. Thanks for your feedback, Mike 🧔
ty now i know how to do it . i well try these
mark white, you are welcome my friend, thank you for the feedback, Mike ☺ BTW, if you're thinking about cutting the cord on cable TV, may I suggest my other UA-cam channel, ☺ ua-cam.com/video/KajMxL282aQ/v-deo.html
Very good ,but how do you find a temperature of 40 t0 50F in Florida kitchen?
As I indicated in the video, the method demonstrated is for folks like me who live where it is difficult to find a place that is 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside of their refrigerator. Mike 🙂
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Hi, nice video. So if I don't have space in my kitchen can I place them in a plastic bin, on a grate, covered, in my closet? Would that help? Or does the container have to be metal?
No it does not have to be a metal container at all. A closet out of the light will work, Mike 🙂
Watching from Ohio
Welcome, I'm from Ohio. Where U B in Ohio? Mike
More women told me to place potatoes in the fridge , I never heard of your way ? I will do that from now in.........Thank you for the tip. Love those pots and pans above you, neat.....
Thanks Jean for both your comments, I appreciate the feedback. But now you know not to put potatoes in the refrigerator because the starch turns to sugar, Mike 🙂
We live in TX where it is hot (like FL), and we don't use too much air conditioning. So, it is not in the recommended temp range. And we, like FL have cockroaches to contend with. (No matter what, they can't be 100% eradicated). Will try the pantry. Hope it works.
It's all about temperature when storing potatoes and it's unlikely your pantry temperature will be much better than a kitchen drawer. Also the critters don't make a distinction between kitchen drawers and pantries. Unfortunately I don't have a suggestion for you in your situation, Mike 🧓
@@KitchenTipsOnline At least my shelves in pantry are metal rods. Harder for those suckers to travel iver. Not much, but a little harder. Thanks for the reply.
You're welcome, good luck on your battle with the unwanted Invaders, Mike 🧓
new subscriber, do you have a vlog on how to store garlic?
Billy, welcome aboard, thanks for subscribing. We don't have a video on how to store garlic but it is on the list. Can you make a suggestion? How do you store garlic? In my video, on how to make perfect garlic mashed potatoes, I demonstrate one of the easiest way to peel an entire clove of garlic. I will include the link if you want to check it out, Mike ☺ ua-cam.com/video/qb7t037B5GU/v-deo.html
@@KitchenTipsOnline I store garlic in a paper bag, in a cool area, not in the fridge
Billy, thanks for the tip, Mike ☺
Do you use the grey item on the counter? ( I can't remember what it's called, lol). It grinds spices, etc.
I ask because a friend of mine gave me one similar in size. It's made out of volcanic rock and is porous. Thanks!
And thank you for the video!
It's called a Molcajete, and they are available on Amazon. Here is the link if you want to check them out. Mike amzn.to/2AUQR8F
@@KitchenTipsOnline
Thank you.
My friend gave it to me when she moved and it wasn't boxed. I've been using it to hold fruit and wrapped candy.
Thanks to you, I was able to research the Molcajete and now know how to season it and use it as meant.
Blessings!
You're welcome, thanks for the follow up, Mike 🧓
Mortar & Pestle used for crushing died herbs (like rosemary) pharmacist used long ago for compound medicines.
Basically it’s using a stone against a stone to grind something down. That’s how “daily grind” became a saying. Just sayin.
Can you store onions the same way? Thank you
No you cannot store onions the same way. I found this video for you, it will show you how to do it, Mike 🙂 ua-cam.com/video/UXjXXpt3aqc/v-deo.html
What if I only want to use half of a sweet potato? I have some and they’re huge. Would I cover the cut end and leave on the counter? Thanks
Sorry Nathan I don't know the answer to your question because I don't eat sweet potatoes. Perhaps someone who sees your question can offer up a suggestion for you, Mike 🧓
Morter pestel looks cute where is it available
Jayy, I use it all the time, mostly to make and serve guacamole. It's available on our UA-cam store. I will include the link at the end. By the way it's made in Mexico from volcanic lava. Mike amzn.to/3i6WtvQ
@@KitchenTipsOnline hey Thankx a lot for the reply. I appreciate...Stay safe.
Good idea, but there are those of us that do not have the space/ extra drawers to store the potatoes. I guess we should only buy enough to use in a short time.
Where do you normally store potatoes? Mike
fridges are like 6-7c, which is right around that 45f sweetspot though.
The normal operating range for refrigerator just 38 to 40 degrees. Any refrigerator that runs at 45 degrees Fahrenheit will be spoiling food. As indicated in the video, it's not a good idea to store potatoes in the refrigerator. Mike
If I bake half of them, can I now store the baked ones in the refrigerator? Mr. Ed
I don't know the answer to your question Ed because I have never done that, Mike
@@KitchenTipsOnline Thank you anyway....maybe someone else has....I'll wait. Mr. Ed
Let me try first
My mom grew up in Hamilton, Ohio
Jessie H, I grew up on the opposite side of the state from your Mom, Steubenville. Mike ☺
Please add Celsius conversion
Best hack ever - grow you're own.
They'll be good for 6 or 7 months ... start losing quality, sprouting, drying out into giant potato-raisins ... but be perfectly edible for 9 or 10 months.
We grow 400-600 pounds a year across 2 succession, 3 months apart, so we've got 'Taters all year.
The reason store-bought don't last as long are (1) they're already 4 to 6 months old by the time you buy them. (2) they're sprayed with a sprout inhibitor. While it keeps them longer without sprouting, they'll tend to start rot 2-ish months after they should have started their sprouting after coming out of warehouse cold storage.
I am impressed! Growing your own potatoes is definitely a fantastic way to ensure a fresh supply. Most people don't have the ability to grow 400 to 600 lb of potatoes every year. However, it must be so satisfying to have a steady source of taters throughout the year. Thanks for the detailed tip, Mike 🥔🌱
So if I have them in the basement in say a 5 gallon bucket, should I put a lid on the bucket or should I leave the top open ?
Is it okay for them to be touching each other or should they be more spread out in day a tote instead and again put the lid on the tote or keep it off ?
It is best to spread them out. When I lived in Ohio and kept my potatoes in the basement, I spread them out on a shelf and they lasted a long time, Mike
@@KitchenTipsOnline sounds good, so don’t cover them correct ?
Yep that's correct let them breathe! Mike
Hi, do you have to keep the drawer partly open? Or they have enough air in there?
Sara, no you do not need to leave the door partially opened. Mike 🙂
Thank you :)
You're welcome 🙂
I leave them in the paper they came in my basement and they last months. or in the kitchen in a draw they also last a few months
Hi... You mentioned to put potatoes in a drawer... You also mentioned potatoes should be elevated for air circulation. So with that in mind, Will the potatoes in drawer get enough air needed?
Yep they sure do. The idea of air circulation is that they are not piled on top of each other, Mike 🙂
@@KitchenTipsOnline awesome... Thanks for the reassurance
when doing temp. also tell us what it is in Celsius to please. I know some one already converted it in the comments but would be nice if you did it.
I wonder if this applies to organic potatoes? I wonder if conventional stay fresher longer due to chemicals that are sprayed on them, or spud deterrents? My organic spuds start sprouting between a few days after purchase. I keep them separated in a paper bag.
I'm pretty sure that potato manufacturers in the United States don't spray chemicals on their potatoes to increase the shelf life. Potatoes are grown underground so they're not even sprayed as they are growing, Mike 🧓
@@KitchenTipsOnline "1) According to the USDA's Pesticide Data Program, 35 different pesticides have been found on conventional potatoes. The chemical that is found on 76% of all conventional potatoes is chlorpropham, an herbicide that is used to stop the growth of weeds and to inhibit potato sprouting. " Unfortunately they do:(
I don't have big enough space to do it that way is there another way?
So how long will they last?
There are too many factors to say exactly how long your particular potatoes will last. How old are they? What is the actual temperature of your kitchen etc. I can tell you this, using the method demonstrated in the video will extend the life of the potatoes significantly, Mike
how long do the potatoes last in the drawer? thanks
When you purchase potatoes you have no idea how old they actually are. Therefore when you store them at home, the amount of time you can keep them fresh varies. I have had potatoes last as long as two months using the method demonstrated in the video. The last few bags of potatoes that I purchase started going bad after 5 weeks. Mike 🧔
can i put them on top of paper towels while i wait for the rack ?
You can if you like but there's no need to use paper towels just put them in the drawer, Mike 🧓
Kitchen Tips Online ok thanks !
I all ready pilled and washed my potato’s😱 but didn’t want to cook them until tomorrow what do I do with them in the meantime???? Thanks
FREDRICKG85, why would you peel potatoes the night before you intend to cook them? Mike ☺
i cut my potatoes up in cues with a couple drop of either vinegar or lemon juice water remove potatoes from water at dry put them on a cookie sheet nd freeze then put them in a zip lock bag
Thanks for the tip. ☺ Has anybody else ever use this method? Mike
yes me i made up the tip for soups and fried or mash tators
Are you going to boil the potatoes or not?
@@KitchenTipsOnline I would think it might work but use a vacuum sealed bag, because the frost would build up. Btw I bought myself a sealer last year, great investment. The type I bought is a hand-held pistol type by Cuisineart, comes with reusable bags. You can also use in the micro, and in boiling water. I use in fridge as well as freezer.
How do I store potatoes that are already cut/sliced and already cooked?
Soaring Grasslands, cooked potatoes can easily be frozen without any depreciation. Mike ☺
Wine fridgerators are kept at this temperature
Hey grey tip! Thanks for sharing, Mike 🧔
Thank you , great effort. Just one thing. It's terrible luck to leave the pestle in the mortar.
I had not heard that. Thanks for the tip, Mike 🧔
Can we put the potatoes on tray and leave it inside the garage.
As I indicated in the video it all depends on temperature and light. If your garage is the coolest place around was very limited light that would be a good place, Mike 🙂
@@KitchenTipsOnline I had kept one packet of potatoes in the garage inside a cupboard where there is very little light. All the potatoes after sixteen days are still perfectly OK.
Why we need a tray and grill for potato storing?
John Raza, I use it so that air will circulate under the potatoes. They last longer that way, Mike ☺
Thank you so much Mike,
John Raza, you're welcome, Mike
I’m in SoCal…no comprende 40-50 F.! That’s outside temp sometimes in winter! Indoors in winter 68 - 74F. So there’s no way to do this without using a refrigerator…🤔…help!
Not sure if you watched the video but I live in Florida and the message demonstrated in the video works for me, Mike
I live in AZ and I tried his idea of storing potatoes on a rack over a cookie sheet, placed in a drawer... did not work. They sprouted within 3 days. It’s too warm here. 😝
What about storing in a cardboard box under drawer?
I'm not sure what you mean by in a cardboard box under drawers? The most important thing is to keep them separated don't pile them on top of each other, spread them out and store them in a cool place.If you can do that in a cardboard box, I think it would be fine, Mike
What if you don't have a extra draw to dedicate to storing potatoes? I have a small kitchen.
You can use any cool spot in your house such as a closet, or a kitchen cabinet. The key thing is to keep the potatoes out of light and in the coolest place possible that's not in your refrigerator, Mike 🙂
How to store potatoes in a tiny apartment kitchen without a spare drawer & very little space? I bought 5lbs for this sheltering at home.
The only thing you can do is put them in the coolest spot out of any light you can find other than your refrigerator. Mike 🙂
Can you store them in your oven instead of a drawer
I suppose you could, however it's not practical. You would have to remove them when you use the oven to cook. Plus there would be an extended amount of time waiting for the oven to cool back down before you could return them. Mike 🙂
The bag you have there isn't solid plastic it's got holes an my grandma had a root cellar too an they did not lay on anything for the air to flow around them
I'm not sure what point you were trying to make? Mike