Dehydrating Potatoes ~ How To Dehydrate Potatoes Using A Dehydrator

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#dehydrating #potatoes
Let's dehydrate some potatoes. In this video I explain the steps to successfully dehydrate this pantry staple.
Use dry in casseroles (Potatoes Au Gratin or Scalloped Potatoes) or soup. Pan fry after soaking 15 minutes or so.
Store vacuum sealed 3-5 years or in an airtight container up to 6 months for best flavor.
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@tdewtx 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@grumpy-dad3701 2 жыл бұрын

Attempting my 1st dehydrating mission tonight. Chicken, rice and curry

@joanies6778 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought of doing this until I watched this series. Great idea! Thanks.

@coopie624 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 8 tray Nesco dehydrator and I love it!

@GinaOzarks 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@susansramblings7848 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@libbyleatherwood6940 2 жыл бұрын

I have an Excalibur dehydrator and I love it! ❤️ I have dehydrated everything but fresh potatoes! Thank you!

@izzynbuddy5551 3 жыл бұрын

I would enjoy even more dehydrating videos!

@rebeccagammel656 3 жыл бұрын

I am an avid dehydrator. I just purchased an Excalibur as well. Very good presentation. Nothing goes to waste.

@SBEEZ Жыл бұрын

I was given a bag of potatoes and this video helped big time in preparing them for dehydration. Thank you!

@tinyacres2827 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lindajenkins3950 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@yarnchickenkim 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have the same dehydrator and am dehydrating potatoes for the first time. Your video was very concise and easy to understand.

@sallywall4385 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@randallshuck2976 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@charleswells6799 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

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

@briana7205 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@cantthinkof123 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ltodd79 Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. Thank you.

@juliebrooks8657 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@MichaelSHartman 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mssavedin92 Жыл бұрын

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

@susanrobinson408 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын

I agree why I also am dehydrating potatos tonight lol

@jillbarron4405 2 жыл бұрын

dehydrating potatoes today...thanks for the lesson....in my Excalibur that I love...

@AcornHillHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@iamstorie882 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!

@vickiey4561 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@penelopegrier5073 3 ай бұрын

Gifts of food are always welcome.

@Maplenoodles 6 ай бұрын

Love your potato video it’s was helpful Thanks

@Judten1 3 жыл бұрын

This came at the PERFECT time!!!! I just got 5lb potatoes! BOGO!! ☺️

@audreynanapreps2543 2 жыл бұрын

I have a cosori and.love it.

@katarinaeconomou7274 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing I rotate my tray to even the dehydration on vegetable

@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын

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

@glendastephenson8054 3 жыл бұрын

thank you good info

@cabighorse 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241 3 жыл бұрын

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

@louisevad6091 Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@juju25619 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@jackielowe2895 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lupitabejarano8201 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@trichard5106 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

@tonyalogan3535 3 жыл бұрын

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

@nobracobra 3 жыл бұрын

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

@elizabethrowe9432 3 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

Ask and ye shall receive 🥰... just sayin 🤷‍♀️😂

@rranda9306 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@debbiealtman4572 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kmiller6002 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I can say they Will turn black without blanching 😤😤😁... Thank You for sharing this video I was uncertain about the blanching time🙏 Kendra

@Aviarynut2338 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Cosori and a Nesco I love the Cosori because it's really quiet 🤫

@Jesusdiedforursinslive4HIM 2 жыл бұрын

Hello new here, love your channel.

@victoriablanc761 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

What dehydrator do you have? Do you still like it?

@victoriablanc761 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@carolkennedy516 8 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to try this. Where can I find recipes for cooking with dehydrated potatoes? I have a Cosori dehydrator

@KatMa664 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t use your Victorio steam canner? With a basket. Good video. Given me lots of ideas.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a basket 🤷‍♀️😊

@auntshellie 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Will you be making a video using these dehydrated potato slices? Perhaps in a cast iron pan? That would be great.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@chocalatekid8024 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your precision! What color are you eyes? Stunning!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 5 ай бұрын

They are blue… thank you for the compliment 😊

@juliettebrown1420 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@maxsdad538 3 жыл бұрын

125 degrees (8:25)

@juliettebrown1420 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxsdad538 Thank you kindly. Much appreciated.

@AmyOgdenMichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing a video of you using these in a recipe. I have been wondering if I should invest in a dehydrator.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

Just FYI Excalibur is having a 20% off sale right now 😉

@AmyOgdenMichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thanks!

@sarahgilbert8036 2 жыл бұрын

With prices going up and availabilities going down, I'm looking into stocking whatever I can. Not all dehydrators have temperature settings.

@5solas55 5 ай бұрын

I’m late to the party but many instant pots have a steam setting. Fast, easy and mess free!

@md2992 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an informative tutorial. Can I season the potatoes at some point before I dehydrate?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ShanahIgriega Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on adding moisture absorbers in the jar vs an oxygen absorber?

@donajean33 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

Add water or stock and cook them (I prefer baking)

@litahsr.8226 9 ай бұрын

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 ?

@ahudson6745 2 жыл бұрын

I use a bit of vinegar in the steaming or boiling water

@caroljeanscholl7370 Жыл бұрын

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

@beverlygiroux2824 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@maryglidden2943 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

No, I usually leave mine in the dehydrator overnight even after just to be sure they’re dry 😊

@azliz4186 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@carolynsteel6113 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't weighed dehydrated potatoes, but I put 5 pounds of Russets, red potatoes, or Yukon Gold in a half gallon Ball jar.

@carolynsteel6113 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@robertskillings864 2 жыл бұрын

Can you vacuum pack them in bags instead of jars? Love the channel by the way. I have a Lem

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@sonyareeder7855 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe try cutting them into smaller pieces. It could also be affected by the humidity in your home

@lindarich7346 8 ай бұрын

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 😋

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 8 ай бұрын

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

@HiddenBlessingsHomestead 11 ай бұрын

How long did you blanch?

@janetsways4176 3 жыл бұрын

Would you add an oxygen absorber for extended shelf life? How long will these keep?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

Oxygen absorbers really aren’t necessary. When properly dehydrated they will last 3-5 years vacuum sealed.

@mrk573 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

When they are cooked

@1erinjames 2 жыл бұрын

Would salting them a lil before putting them in the dehydrator help with preservation?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. I’d have to research it

@donna1018 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work in any dehydrator or just the Excalibur brand? I just received an elite-gourmet.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Any dehydrator but times could vary

@sharalonbonzo8509 Жыл бұрын

Hello, do you have a recipe for a dry powdered mix for beef stroganoff .

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry I don’t just yet

@johnlea1179 Жыл бұрын

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.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

No it wouldn’t hurt. Better to over dehydrate than not enough 😊

@rhondamadsen8848 3 жыл бұрын

What would be a good starter dehydrator? I’m not sure if I want to get into this yet so want to experiment.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my Excalibur as my first so I’m sorry I don’t have experience with any others, I’m sorry 😞

@3doggymom 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@anndraper972 3 жыл бұрын

After putting the dehydrated potatoes in the canning jar, does it need to be vaccuum sealed?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

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

@irishpixierose 3 жыл бұрын

Do you vaccum seal the jars or use oxygen absorbers or anything else in the jars?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

You can for long term storage 😊

@ruthcrawford3015 2 жыл бұрын

Once in the jar, do you vacuum pack, or use oxygen absorbers?? Thank you!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t but you could

@ladivamp Жыл бұрын

Is that a temperature controlled room for the storage or does it not matter for some reason?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

It shouldn’t be too hot or too cold

@angelissaa1819 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean as i didn’t use eggs

@angelissaa1819 2 жыл бұрын

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Sorry I was using my text to talk to text and it spelled everything completely wrong

@angelissaa1819 2 жыл бұрын

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Do you put oxygen Oxygen absorbers. in the mason jar that you store the dehydrated potatoes in?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelissaa1819 I do not but I don’t store them for more than a year

@juanitawatkins7817 8 ай бұрын

Does the heat from the dehydrator not affect your canned goods sitting next to it ?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 8 ай бұрын

@Lidiasfamilylife Жыл бұрын

Do you know how long you can keep them on the shelve in the jar?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

About a year

@Lidiasfamilylife Жыл бұрын

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you so much!

@paulmanetz4572 3 жыл бұрын

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

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. It’s better to dehydrate longer than not long enough 😊

@paulmanetz4572 3 жыл бұрын

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you... that is what I thought but I’m a rookie

@nanatube4658 Жыл бұрын

I have my potatoes in the dehydrator. Does anyone have a chart with times and temps?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

Check out the website for Excalibur dehydrators

@hollyjordan1307 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a type of potato that you usefor this? I'm sorry if you answered this and I missed it! New sub here!

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Any potato will work

@elizabethrowe9432 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

Well boo, I’m sorry ... You probably didn’t steam long enough. They should be nearly translucent. 😊

@mrschefyoda7825 2 жыл бұрын

So how many lbs of potatoes did you store in the 1/2 gallon jar?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t weigh them so I’m not sure

@aprilcarr8079 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christym6128 3 жыл бұрын

Carol, you have beautiful eyes, and your makeup is so pretty.

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

@countryboycharlie9793 3 жыл бұрын

👍❤️🙏🏼

@jennifermoreton8651 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you find the recipe?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

In the description box below the video

@chevyracer3561 3 жыл бұрын

Do the dehydrated potatoes need to sealed? Through canning or other means?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but I don’t understand your question

@torylester3359 2 жыл бұрын

For long term storage you need to vaccuum seal. If you are going to use within 6 months of dehydration you do not have to just keep in a jar

@sherrizanoli1398 3 жыл бұрын

Carol, how do you like all the snow?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty but I’ve had my fill 😂😂

@Sabrina1998 3 жыл бұрын

How many potatoes do you think fit it that jar?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 3 жыл бұрын

I dehydrated 12 large potatoes and got 2 1/2 quarts of dehydrated

@carolynsteel6113 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bikersoncall Жыл бұрын

When you're ready to eat the dehydrated potatoes, do you just eat them or rehydrate and cook ? Or?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Жыл бұрын

Cook them

@cindyrobertson3798 Жыл бұрын

So mine are pink .curly .

@wow_horac4663 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@hobbygardenforhealth6973 2 жыл бұрын

What if you can't vacuum seal them? Just a can't an oxygen absorber?

@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@cindyrobertson3798 Жыл бұрын

I just sliced dipped in water with ascorbic acid to prevent browning .didn't blanch. I will see

@cindyrobertson3798 Жыл бұрын

They are thinner than the blanched, dried quickly . I haven't cooked any.

@marthaadams4393 2 жыл бұрын

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.