Preserved Pantry
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Dehydrating potatoes is a great way to preserve them for later use. By removing the water content, they can be stored for months without spoiling. And, dehydrated potatoes are super easy to rehydrate and cook with.
- Ally @ cravethegood.com
All you need is fresh potatoes, whether from the store or straight out of the garden.
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1
Peel and slice or dice potatoes as desired. Transfer to a bowl of cold water.
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2
Steam blanch potatoes. Avoid overfilling the basket. It's better to work in batches to help avoid black oxidization spots.
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3
Immediately remove blanched potatoes from the heat and plunge them into an ice bath to cool.
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4
Once the potatoes have cooled, remove them from the ice bath and spread them in a single layer on the racks of your dehydrator.
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5
Potatoes are completely dried when they are crisp and brittle. Ensure they are completely dried before removing them from the dehydrator.
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6
Cool the potatoes at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before transferring to a clean airtight container for storage.
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7
To condition your dehydrated potatoes for the first week of storage.
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