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<\/p>\nFreezing potatoes is a useful and practical way to keep them fresh and tasty over an extended period of time. Learn how to preserve potatoes in your freezer with these tips.<\/p>\n
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Potatoes have been relied on for centuries as a great crop for winter food storage<\/a>. However, there may be times when storage conditions are not ideal. Maybe you don’t have a cold area in your home for storing crops, or perhaps your winter ends up warmer than expected and your potatoes are beginning to soften and sprout prematurely while in storage.<\/p>\n Don’t let your potatoes go to waste. Another great way to preserve potatoes and sweet potatoes is to freeze them.<\/p>\n Frozen potatoes are useful to have on hand when you need to get dinner on the table quickly. The prep work of peeling and cutting has already been done. Since the potatoes are partially cooked, it will also cut down the cooking time.<\/p>\n Delicious frozen potatoes are a wonderful addition to soups, stews, casseroles, or as a side dish to meals. Learn how to freeze potatoes so that they have a longer shelf life, and good flavor with these tips:<\/p>\n If you have never thought of freezing potatoes before, you may have questions. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about freezing potatoes:<\/p>\n Any type of potato can be frozen. The quality of the frozen potatoes will differ depending on the variety, how fresh the tubers are, and how well the flavor and texture holds up in the freezer. I suggest freezing a small batch to test the results before committing to freezing a large quantity.<\/p>\n With that being said, if I have potatoes in storage that are showing signs of going bad, I will freeze these instead of losing them. Even if they turn out mushy when cooked, these can still be used in pureed soups.<\/p>\n The types of potatoes that freeze best include baking potatoes, waxy boiling potatoes, and sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n When it comes to freezing potatoes, there are a few different ways to go about it and the way you choose depends on how you plan to use them.<\/p>\n To help you decide which way to freeze potatoes, think about how you use potatoes in your meals.<\/p>\n Once you have decided how to freeze your potatoes, you will need just the basic kitchen equipment, including a large pot, two large bowls, knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler, slotted spoon, box grater, sheet trays, parchment paper, kitchen towels, and quart sized freezer zipper bags.<\/p>\n Here are the steps to freezing potatoes and sweet potatoes several different ways, including diced, fries, mashed potatoes, and shredded. You can find a printable recipe at the bottom of this article.<\/p>\n Chunks, cubed, or diced potatoes can be used in so many ways, including adding to soups and stews, fried for breakfast potatoes, roasted as a side dish, and even boiled and turned into mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n Scrub the potatoes well under clean running water, and then air dry on a kitchen towel. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Peel the potatoes and trim off any blemishes, eyes, and green areas.<\/p>\n Cut the potatoes 1-inch sized cubes, and place the potatoes into the bowl of water as you work. After potatoes are cut, contact with oxygen can turn them brown or gray. Dropping the cut potatoes in water preserves the color by limiting the exposure to air.<\/p>\n Bring a large pot to a boil over high heat. While the pot is heating, fill a bowl with ice water.<\/p>\n Working in small batches, drop the cubed potatoes into the boiling water. Blanch until the potatoes are crisp-tender, but not fully cooked, between 2 to 5 minutes depending on the type of potato and size of your pieces.<\/p>\n The potato must be heated through to prevent enzymatic reactions, which can cause the centers to become discolored when frozen. Test for doneness by spearing a piece with the sharp tip of a knife. The knife should slip through to the center easily with very little resistance. Cook one minute more if the center is still hard, and test again.<\/p>\n Scoop out the blanched potatoes with a slotted spoon or strainer and drop into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once the potatoes have cooled, drain, and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.<\/p>\n First, flash freeze the potatoes, so they won’t stick together. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer, and place the baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour until frozen, and then package the pieces up into freezer bags. Remove air from the bag, seal, label, date, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n Keep the potatoes frozen until you are ready to cook them. To use frozen diced potatoes, just reach into the bag and grab what you need.<\/p>\nTips for Freezing Potatoes<\/h2>\n
Commonly Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
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Types of Potatoes for Freezing<\/h3>\n
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What is the Best Way to Freeze Potatoes?<\/h3>\n
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How to Freeze Potatoes<\/h2>\n
How to Make Frozen Diced Potatoes<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 2: Blanch the Potatoes<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 3: Freeze the Potatoes<\/h4>\n
Ways to Use Frozen Potatoes<\/h4>\n
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How to Make Frozen French Fries<\/h3>\n
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