I bought a nesco for 69.99 and bought 5 extra trays, and 9 reusable silicone sheets for the trays.. I have about 150 invested and I am still going strong.
I love dehydrating potatoes. Every summer I buy fresh farmers market potatoes and dehydrate them for winter. They retain all that delicious fresh potato flavor and are a real treasure to add to soups and stews.
I would rather do fresh too. The idea is to save money. Certain times of year in our area potatoes are really cheap and I grow my own as well. Im dedicating more space in my garden every year. This video is a huge he,p along with your video on how to use them. You are one of my favorite instructors.
I got into prepping a good while ago but only just purchased a dehydrator. Potato was one of the things I was worried about using but this video set my mind at rest. So much food goes to waste in todays society and power outs have always worried me because I got 3 kids and always panic that I won't be able to feed them. As you know spuds are a good staple in cooking and this video set my mind at rest . Even though power outs are rare here in the UK I still don't like the idea of not being ready for the unexpected. So I took the plunge and bought a little cheap machine by mister chef just to dip my toe in the water to see if its for me. So far so good . Thanks to your video I'll be trying a load of Albert bartlet potatoes today 😋. Thanks for a clear , well explained video. Love from the UK. Who would of thought somebody with a singing channel would get into prepping and home steading haha thanks again.
Carol, We just wanted to say Thank you to you and your channel! We really enjoy watching you and we’ve learned a lot from you over the past year! Thank you for always taking the time to explain things in great detail and we love how you always are consistent and that you reference all the sources from where your information is coming from. My Mom and I just love your channel! Keep up the great work.
I made these for Christmas dinner because I also made these as gifts in a jar. They were a HUGE hit! I am so glad that you showed this recipe! Thank you! I gave each of my children a food gift box filled with home canned foods. It went over very well. Now I have to buy more potatoes to dehydrate! Thank you again!
How timely!! I was just going to do potatoes this week. We tried your 'better than betty crocker' au gratin potato mix tonight, and OMG!! It is amazing and so true to the original. I had looked for months for such a recipe. Thank you!
Beautiful bounty! When blanching potatoes, I check to make sure there is none of the raw potato color remaining. If so, blanch another minute. Any of the raw color will blacken as your potatoes dry.
The reason they recommend steaming is to retain the most nutrition. That is the theory. I have always blanched in water. I agree that dehydrating the frozen product is much quicker and easier. I also dehydrate frozen mixed vegetables, fresh onions, carrots, and cabbage. They all dehydrate well and rehydrate very well. My favorites to dehydrate are apples, strawberries and peaches. The apple and peach slices are generally overages from canning. They don't last very long because they are such great snacks. I store all of the standards in quart and half mason jars under vacuum. I have kept them in storage for over three years with no change in taste. They are a real help to clean out the freezer and have lots of food available if the power goes out.
Wish I had a better dehydrator but i got 2 for the price of one last year 😁 takes me down here in south texas hmm 10-12 hrs to get my potatos fully dehydrated more because of how humid it is. Thanks for vid
Hi Carol, I dehydrate #10 cans of veggies. They come in handy for hurricane season since I'm in Pensacola Florida if it wasn't for my home canned and dehydrated foods we would have been in a fix. Great video
i agree. i live in cent fl and hurricane preparedness is my main reason for canning/dehydrating as an alternative food preservation rather than freezing
Eeeeekkk!!!! Is it what I think it is???? I'm not one to spoil a surprise but I'm really excited now 😃. I can hardly wait to get my hands on your finished cookbook. I'll need an autographed copy you know ❤️
Third time watching this. I made your scallops and loved them. I am doing another large batch so I just like to re-watch before I start. Thanks so much!
You can steam in a spaghetti pot (pot, colander, and lid combination). Adding salt to your bowl, and keeping your potatoes in it from post peeling to blanching goes a long way in keeping them light. My Excalibur dries faster in the vertical middle, back, and top first in that order. About halfway through, I move, and turn the trays. If the pieces are large I break them from the plastic, and turn them over. The volume of chips might not be worth it, but denser packing might benefit in vacuum sealed jar with a couple of oxygen absorbers (half gallon) for long term storage. A desiccant can be made by oven drying some rice, and putting it in a porous (cloth) bag. I have stored 13 to 15 pounds of sliced potatoes per gallon.
very good idea about the rice. I'm gonna do that. too. I'm thinking that those little see through craft bags with the draw strings could work..I can get them at the dollar store. good plan, thanks
Thank you for this! I found you by chance while searching for the best dehydrators. You do a great job of including important information that many others skip over. Now I'm subscribed and hooked. Can't wait to watch your other videos!
I dehydrated potatoes last fall from the garden in addition to those I canned. Then vacuum seal in 2 qt mason jars. So have fresh, canned and dehydrated. Also have dry homemade cream sauce ready to make.
I own a dehydrator similar to Excalibur.cosori the square one. Stainless steel. Just got it and gave not had a chance to use it cause we just moved in January. I’ve had a cheap round dehydrator and really did not like it and last place really had no room for much. Once we get completely settled I plan to use it.
we have a ten tray dehydrator that looks and behaves exactly like an Excalibur that was half the price. it's amazing. can't wait to do a batch of potatoes. good to know the 6 hour number. then check them. very informative video.
@@littlemidge00 It's a LEM and yes we love it. ten trays so it holds a lot and we run it probably two to three times a week and have for several years. so far so good and it was at least half the cost of an excalibar. there you are just paying for the name.
Does it hurt the potatoes if I over dry them. Sometimes I put something in the dehydrator and leave it over night or even forget it's on ( don't go down the basement frequently). Thank you! Just found you as I was trying to find a good French Onion soup recipe! New Subscriber!
Thank you for this video. I'm still new to dehydrating and canning. After you put the potatoes in the mason jar, did you use an oxygen absorber? Can you use one? Have you used a vacuum sealer? How long do these last using one of these processes. This information seems hard to find. I would truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you 😋
I just found you! I also have an Excalibur, but hardly ever use it…it’s over 7 years old! ( yes, hanging my head) Question: I live in a duplex home, there is no shed or basement or garage. Can I use the dehydrator in the kitchen? Will it be too noisy? I used to rarely use it to dehydrate banana chips, when I had my home, could use the shed back then. Thanks for all the info on this, and the scalloped potato info.
As a "first timer", I'm learning from your vids. Thanks. Question; would it hurt to "over-dehydrate" by leaving them in the dehydrator for, say, 12 hours? I may be gone, or just want to make double sure that they are dry enough not to mold upon storage.
Hi Carol, your dehydrated potatoes look beautiful, just like store bought! Do you have any idea, say for a 5 or 10 lb bag, what the yeild is? Either finished dry weight or how much fits in a half gallon jar, or both? Looking forward to your recipes using them, thanks!
I got a dump question but I dont have a big mason jar but I do have a big glass jar with a tight lid but its not sealed, i haven't opened it but it does looks just like cooked potatoes and it feels crunchy when i shack it and its been over 3 months will it still be safe ?
I learnt the hard way being new at all this learnt the starch is what causes your potatoes to go black if not blanched by blanching it takes the starch’s out so you get no black yucky potatoes wish I new that before I did all the work I did definitely trial and error haaa
Sounds food. Question though, when do I add seasoning? I’m thinking just salt is all you really need? Do I add salt after blanching and before placing into the dehydrator or when they are cooked.
Hi, can you share your opinion as to why you feel the Excalibur is worth the higher price compared to other ,more affordable machines? Lots of people say its worth it... But not why. Most brands have temp control...and rear fan. Obviously not including the economy round one temp type such as presto
No need to purchase a "steamer." Just buy a steamer basket for 5 or 6 dollars and use the same pot you use to boil stuff. Steaming is way faster for almost everything. Since you're using so little water it comes to boil faster and most vegetables are great after 5 to 7 minutes. Just get the get the water boiling, drop in the steamer basket and dump in your vegetables. Put on the lid and 7 minutes later most vegetables are cooked without that mushiness that you get when you boil. I even do "hard boiled eggs" this way. Steam the eggs for 12 to 13 minutes, cold water bath them for 5 minutes and peal and they'll come out perfect. After getting a couple steamer baskets I've come to the opinion that everyone should really have one. They are cheap and work great for a fair number of cooking jobs.
I have a new 9 tray excalibur and veggies seem to take a really long time....more like 1-2 days (or longer) to fully dry. 6 hours is not long at all. Do I have a faulty machine? It seems to run just fine.
Hello this is my first time dehydrating and I watched your entire video and bought everything I need but do you have to put eggs off the oxygen exhorters in that mason jar?
Can you leave the potatoes in the dehydrator to long.... over dehydrate? If one is not done enough and it spoils the lot stored together I’ll have the tendency to dehydrate longer. Is this bad? Thanks Paul
I think you are not sure about steamers - you can buy a steamer basket (not expensive at Walmart) or I have a deep stainless pot with an inside lift out steamer. I use it for all kinds of things. You can do spinach, carrots, etc for dehydrating or freezing.
I get five pounds in a half gallon mason jar. Just have to keep shaking and tapping jar to make them fit. Crosswise slices are easier to fit than long slices.
I bought a nesco for 69.99 and bought 5 extra trays, and 9 reusable silicone sheets for the trays.. I have about 150 invested and I am still going strong.
Attempting my 1st dehydrating mission tonight.
Chicken, rice and curry
Im so happy to see you dehydrating it’s another area I’d like to be more proficient in. Can’t wait to see how you use them.
I love dehydrating potatoes. Every summer I buy fresh farmers market potatoes and dehydrate them for winter. They retain all that delicious fresh potato flavor and are a real treasure to add to soups and stews.
I would rather do fresh too. The idea is to save money. Certain times of year in our area potatoes are really cheap and I grow my own as well. Im dedicating more space in my garden every year. This video is a huge he,p along with your video on how to use them. You are one of my favorite instructors.
I have an 8 tray Nesco dehydrator and I love it!
I got into prepping a good while ago but only just purchased a dehydrator. Potato was one of the things I was worried about using but this video set my mind at rest. So much food goes to waste in todays society and power outs have always worried me because I got 3 kids and always panic that I won't be able to feed them. As you know spuds are a good staple in cooking and this video set my mind at rest . Even though power outs are rare here in the UK I still don't like the idea of not being ready for the unexpected. So I took the plunge and bought a little cheap machine by mister chef just to dip my toe in the water to see if its for me. So far so good . Thanks to your video I'll be trying a load of Albert bartlet potatoes today 😋. Thanks for a clear , well explained video. Love from the UK. Who would of thought somebody with a singing channel would get into prepping and home steading haha thanks again.
I would enjoy even more dehydrating videos!
I was given a bag of potatoes and this video helped big time in preparing them for dehydration. Thank you!
I am an avid dehydrator. I just purchased an Excalibur as well. Very good presentation. Nothing goes to waste.
Carol, We just wanted to say Thank you to you and your channel! We really enjoy watching you and we’ve learned a lot from you over the past year! Thank you for always taking the time to explain things in great detail and we love how you always are consistent and that you reference all the sources from where your information is coming from. My Mom and I just love your channel! Keep up the great work.
Thank you for saying so. Sometimes YT can get discouraging and you just reminded me why I do it 😊. Blessings to you and your mom
Thanks! I have the same dehydrator and am dehydrating potatoes for the first time. Your video was very concise and easy to understand.
I made these for Christmas dinner because I also made these as gifts in a jar. They were a HUGE hit! I am so glad that you showed this recipe! Thank you!
I gave each of my children a food gift box filled with home canned foods. It went over very well. Now I have to buy more potatoes to dehydrate! Thank you again!
Gifts of food are always welcome.
My local grocery store had potatoes on sale last week at a good price. I got some especially to dehydrate. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have a cosori and.love it.
How timely!! I was just going to do potatoes this week. We tried your 'better than betty crocker' au gratin potato mix tonight, and OMG!! It is amazing and so true to the original. I had looked for months for such a recipe. Thank you!
I agree why I also am dehydrating potatos tonight lol
Thanks for the video! I have 10 lbs of Yukon gold potatoes. I want to dehydrate them.
Beautiful bounty! When blanching potatoes, I check to make sure there is none of the raw potato color remaining. If so, blanch another minute. Any of the raw color will blacken as your potatoes dry.
I never thought of doing this until I watched this series. Great idea! Thanks.
The reason they recommend steaming is to retain the most nutrition. That is the theory. I have always blanched in water. I agree that dehydrating the frozen product is much quicker and easier. I also dehydrate frozen mixed vegetables, fresh onions, carrots, and cabbage. They all dehydrate well and rehydrate very well. My favorites to dehydrate are apples, strawberries and peaches. The apple and peach slices are generally overages from canning. They don't last very long because they are such great snacks. I store all of the standards in quart and half mason jars under vacuum. I have kept them in storage for over three years with no change in taste. They are a real help to clean out the freezer and have lots of food available if the power goes out.
This video comes at a perfect time for me as I have a 5# bag of russets to do something with. I will start dehydrating this afternoon, Thanks so much!
Wish I had a better dehydrator but i got 2 for the price of one last year 😁 takes me down here in south texas hmm 10-12 hrs to get my potatos fully dehydrated more because of how humid it is. Thanks for vid
Thank you for sharing I rotate my tray to even the dehydration on vegetable
This came at the PERFECT time!!!! I just got 5lb potatoes! BOGO!! ☺️
I have an Excalibur dehydrator and I love it! ❤️ I have dehydrated everything but fresh potatoes! Thank you!
Hi Carol, I dehydrate #10 cans of veggies. They come in handy for hurricane season since I'm in Pensacola Florida if it wasn't for my home canned and dehydrated foods we would have been in a fix. Great video
i agree. i live in cent fl and hurricane preparedness is my main reason for canning/dehydrating as an alternative food preservation rather than freezing
dehydrating potatoes today...thanks for the lesson....in my Excalibur that I love...
Eeeeekkk!!!! Is it what I think it is???? I'm not one to spoil a surprise but I'm really excited now 😃. I can hardly wait to get my hands on your finished cookbook. I'll need an autographed copy you know ❤️
Ask and ye shall receive 🥰... just sayin 🤷♀️😂
Yes I can say they Will turn black without blanching 😤😤😁... Thank You for sharing this video I was uncertain about the blanching time🙏 Kendra
Love your potato video it’s was helpful Thanks
Third time watching this. I made your scallops and loved them. I am doing another large batch so I just like to re-watch before I start. Thanks so much!
You can steam in a spaghetti pot (pot, colander, and lid combination). Adding salt to your bowl, and keeping your potatoes in it from post peeling to blanching goes a long way in keeping them light. My Excalibur dries faster in the vertical middle, back, and top first in that order. About halfway through, I move, and turn the trays. If the pieces are large I break them from the plastic, and turn them over. The volume of chips might not be worth it, but denser packing might benefit in vacuum sealed jar with a couple of oxygen absorbers (half gallon) for long term storage. A desiccant can be made by oven drying some rice, and putting it in a porous (cloth) bag. I have stored 13 to 15 pounds of sliced potatoes per gallon.
very good idea about the rice. I'm gonna do that. too. I'm thinking that those little see through craft bags with the draw strings could work..I can get them at the dollar store. good plan, thanks
I have a Cosori and a Nesco I love the Cosori because it's really quiet 🤫
How do we bring the potatoes back to life? I just unboxed my dehydrator and am excited to do potatoes. Thanks so much for this video!
Add water or stock and cook them (I prefer baking)
Great demonstration. Thank you.
Thank you for this! I found you by chance while searching for the best dehydrators. You do a great job of including important information that many others skip over. Now I'm subscribed and hooked. Can't wait to watch your other videos!
Thank you 😊
I dehydrated potatoes last fall from the garden in addition to those I canned. Then vacuum seal in 2 qt mason jars. So have fresh, canned and dehydrated. Also have dry homemade cream sauce ready to make.
I may have missed what the temperature you put the potatoes on, as I wss in COMPLETE AWE of your jars of preserved food. Those chips looked FANTASTIC!
125 degrees (8:25)
@@maxsdad538 Thank you kindly. Much appreciated.
I want to make some! I just made beef jerky in mine Dehydrator last night they were so yummy better then store bought! Just Subscribed
I’m late to the party but many instant pots have a steam setting. Fast, easy and mess free!
Excellent
I can’t wait to try this. Where can I find recipes for cooking with dehydrated potatoes? I have a Cosori dehydrator
Very helpful, thanks!
THANK YOU!
With prices going up and availabilities going down, I'm looking into stocking whatever I can.
Not all dehydrators have temperature settings.
I own a dehydrator similar to Excalibur.cosori the square one. Stainless steel. Just got it and gave not had a chance to use it cause we just moved in January. I’ve had a cheap round dehydrator and really did not like it and last place really had no room for much.
Once we get completely settled I plan to use it.
Thanks! I appreciate your precision! What color are you eyes? Stunning!
They are blue… thank you for the compliment 😊
I’m surprised you didn’t use your Victorio steam canner? With a basket. Good video. Given me lots of ideas.
I don’t have a basket 🤷♀️😊
Thank you
Great video! Will you be making a video using these dehydrated potato slices? Perhaps in a cast iron pan? That would be great.
Absolutely!
we have a ten tray dehydrator that looks and behaves exactly like an Excalibur that was half the price. it's amazing. can't wait to do a batch of potatoes. good to know the 6 hour number. then check them. very informative video.
What dehydrator do you have? Do you still like it?
@@littlemidge00 It's a LEM and yes we love it. ten trays so it holds a lot and we run it probably two to three times a week and have for several years. so far so good and it was at least half the cost of an excalibar. there you are just paying for the name.
I use a bit of vinegar in the steaming or boiling water
thank you good info
Thank you for the video
I love this!
Looking forward to seeing a video of you using these in a recipe. I have been wondering if I should invest in a dehydrator.
Just FYI Excalibur is having a 20% off sale right now 😉
@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thanks!
Thanks !!
Does it hurt the potatoes if I over dry them. Sometimes I put something in the dehydrator and leave it over night or even forget it's on ( don't go down the basement frequently). Thank you! Just found you as I was trying to find a good French Onion soup recipe! New Subscriber!
No, I usually leave mine in the dehydrator overnight even after just to be sure they’re dry 😊
Thank you for this video. I'm still new to dehydrating and canning. After you put the potatoes in the mason jar, did you use an oxygen absorber? Can you use one? Have you used a vacuum sealer? How long do these last using one of these processes. This information seems hard to find. I would truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you 😋
I did not use an oxygen absorber but you may if you wish. I do vacuum seal sometimes. I would store for about 1 year
when you cut potatoes up and put in water what do you use in your cold water after slicing? No salt or anything added?
Thanks for such an informative tutorial. Can I season the potatoes at some point before I dehydrate?
Yes
I just found you! I also have an Excalibur, but hardly ever use it…it’s over 7 years old! ( yes, hanging my head)
Question: I live in a duplex home, there is no shed or basement or garage. Can I use the dehydrator in the kitchen? Will it be too noisy? I used to rarely use it to dehydrate banana chips, when I had my home, could use the shed back then. Thanks for all the info on this, and the scalloped potato info.
Mine isn’t super loud so it would be fine to use in the kitchen. Maybe dehydrate at night while you’re sleeping or use a spare bedroom 😊
As a "first timer", I'm learning from your vids. Thanks. Question; would it hurt to "over-dehydrate" by leaving them in the dehydrator for, say, 12 hours? I may be gone, or just want to make double sure that they are dry enough not to mold upon storage.
No it wouldn’t hurt. Better to over dehydrate than not enough 😊
Can you vacuum pack them in bags instead of jars? Love the channel by the way. I have a Lem
Yes
Would you add an oxygen absorber for extended shelf life? How long will these keep?
Oxygen absorbers really aren’t necessary. When properly dehydrated they will last 3-5 years vacuum sealed.
How long did you blanch?
Hi Carol, your dehydrated potatoes look beautiful, just like store bought! Do you have any idea, say for a 5 or 10 lb bag, what the yeild is? Either finished dry weight or how much fits in a half gallon jar, or both? Looking forward to your recipes using them, thanks!
I used about a dozen large russets which was about half of an 8 lb. bag. That gave me about 2 1/2 qts of dehydrated potatoes 😊
I haven't weighed dehydrated potatoes, but I put 5 pounds of Russets, red potatoes, or Yukon Gold in a half gallon Ball jar.
Forgot to say I have to continually tap the side of the jar and bottom of jar after adding each tray to make all 5 pounds fit.
What are your thoughts on adding moisture absorbers in the jar vs an oxygen absorber?
Would salting them a lil before putting them in the dehydrator help with preservation?
I’m not sure. I’d have to research it
Hello, do you have a recipe for a dry powdered mix for beef stroganoff .
Hi, sorry I don’t just yet
I got a dump question but I dont have a big mason jar but I do have a big glass jar with a tight lid but its not sealed, i haven't opened it but it does looks just like cooked potatoes and it feels crunchy when i shack it and its been over 3 months will it still be safe ?
Carol, you have beautiful eyes, and your makeup is so pretty.
Thank you 💕
Once in the jar, do you vacuum pack, or use oxygen absorbers?? Thank you!
I don’t but you could
I learnt the hard way being new at all this learnt the starch is what causes your potatoes to go black if not blanched by blanching it takes the starch’s out so you get no black yucky potatoes wish I new that before I did all the work I did definitely trial and error haaa
Sounds food. Question though, when do I add seasoning? I’m thinking just salt is all you really need? Do I add salt after blanching and before placing into the dehydrator or when they are cooked.
When they are cooked
Well... Apparently I cut them too thin or didn't steam them long enough. About one third of them had black spots. I'll try again.
Well boo, I’m sorry ... You probably didn’t steam long enough. They should be nearly translucent. 😊
Hi, can you share your opinion as to why you feel the Excalibur is worth the higher price compared to other ,more affordable machines? Lots of people say its worth it... But not why. Most brands have temp control...and rear fan. Obviously not including the economy round one temp type such as presto
Is that a temperature controlled room for the storage or does it not matter for some reason?
It shouldn’t be too hot or too cold
Does the heat from the dehydrator not affect your canned goods sitting next to it ?
No
Do you have to seal them in a pressure canner?
@@Jesuslovesme8 no, you do not pressure can dehydrated items. Did you watch the video?
So mine are pink .curly .
No need to purchase a "steamer." Just buy a steamer basket for 5 or 6 dollars and use the same pot you use to boil stuff. Steaming is way faster for almost everything. Since you're using so little water it comes to boil faster and most vegetables are great after 5 to 7 minutes. Just get the get the water boiling, drop in the steamer basket and dump in your vegetables. Put on the lid and 7 minutes later most vegetables are cooked without that mushiness that you get when you boil.
I even do "hard boiled eggs" this way. Steam the eggs for 12 to 13 minutes, cold water bath them for 5 minutes and peal and they'll come out perfect.
After getting a couple steamer baskets I've come to the opinion that everyone should really have one. They are cheap and work great for a fair number of cooking jobs.
I have a new 9 tray excalibur and veggies seem to take a really long time....more like 1-2 days (or longer) to fully dry. 6 hours is not long at all. Do I have a faulty machine? It seems to run just fine.
Maybe try cutting them into smaller pieces. It could also be affected by the humidity in your home
Do you vaccum seal the jars or use oxygen absorbers or anything else in the jars?
You can for long term storage 😊
After putting the dehydrated potatoes in the canning jar, does it need to be vaccuum sealed?
No it doesn’t have to be for shorter term storage (6 months or less). Vacuum sealing will keep them fresh for at least 3 years
What would be a good starter dehydrator? I’m not sure if I want to get into this yet so want to experiment.
I bought my Excalibur as my first so I’m sorry I don’t have experience with any others, I’m sorry 😞
I bought my 1st dehydrator off a local sales site for $20. Nesco 5 tray. It's a good small DH machine to get started with.
Hello this is my first time dehydrating and I watched your entire video and bought everything I need but do you have to put eggs off the oxygen exhorters in that mason jar?
I’m not sure what you mean as i didn’t use eggs
@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Sorry I was using my text to talk to text and it spelled everything completely wrong
@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Do you put oxygen Oxygen absorbers. in the mason jar that you store the dehydrated potatoes in?
@@angelissaa1819 I do not but I don’t store them for more than a year
Carol, how do you like all the snow?
It’s pretty but I’ve had my fill 😂😂
Where do you find the recipe?
In the description box below the video
Will this work in any dehydrator or just the Excalibur brand? I just received an elite-gourmet.
Any dehydrator but times could vary
Can you leave the potatoes in the dehydrator to long.... over dehydrate? If one is not done enough and it spoils the lot stored together I’ll have the tendency to dehydrate longer. Is this bad? Thanks Paul
I don’t think so. It’s better to dehydrate longer than not long enough 😊
@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you... that is what I thought but I’m a rookie
Is there a type of potato that you usefor this? I'm sorry if you answered this and I missed it! New sub here!
Any potato will work
I just sliced dipped in water with ascorbic acid to prevent browning .didn't blanch. I will see
They are thinner than the blanched, dried quickly . I haven't cooked any.
I think you are not sure about steamers - you can buy a steamer basket (not expensive at Walmart) or I have a deep stainless pot with an inside lift out steamer. I use it for all kinds of things. You can do spinach, carrots, etc for dehydrating or freezing.
How many potatoes do you think fit it that jar?
I dehydrated 12 large potatoes and got 2 1/2 quarts of dehydrated
I get five pounds in a half gallon mason jar. Just have to keep shaking and tapping jar to make them fit. Crosswise slices are easier to fit than long slices.
Do you know how long you can keep them on the shelve in the jar?
About a year
@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you so much!
I have my potatoes in the dehydrator.
Does anyone have a chart with times and temps?
Check out the website for Excalibur dehydrators
I steam blanched and ended up with black spots. 😢
When you're ready to eat the dehydrated
potatoes, do you just eat them or rehydrate
and cook ? Or?
Cook them
So how many lbs of potatoes did you store in the 1/2 gallon jar?
I didn’t weigh them so I’m not sure