How to prepare potatoes for the freezer?!
How to prepare potatoes for the freezer?
Want to get potatoes ready to freeze.Should I completely boil or what?Any good input appreciated.....
Answers:
Hey MawMaw -
It would help to know what style you are talking about - but here's the gist:
Choosing and Freezing Potatoes
Choose firm, and fairly smooth potatoes that are free from blemishes and sunburn (a green discoloration under the skin). Avoid potatoes that have sprouted or have wilted or wrinkled skin, green or dark areas, and ones with the presence of decay. To prepare potatoes for freezing, peel or scrape and wash. If frozen, diced potatoes are desired, dice the washed potatoes and blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool before placing in the appropriate freezer bags or containers; freeze, leaving 1/2" headspace.
Steps for Freezing Diced Potatoes
Peel, scrape, and wash potatoes.
Dice the potatoes to the desired size.
Blanch for 2-3 minutes.
Drain and cool before placing in freezer bags; freeze, leaving 1/2" headspace.
If frozen French-fried potatoes are desired, peel mature potatoes and slice into 1/3" X 3/8" strips. Rinse in cold water and keep covered with water until ready to fry. Dry the potato strips. Fry small amounts of the potato strips in deep hot fat (360oF about 5 minutes until tender but not brown. Drain, cool, package in freezer bags, and freeze.
Steps for Freezing French-fried Potatoes
Peel the mature potatoes.
Slice into 1/3" X 3/8" strips.
Rinse in cold water and keep covered with water until ready to fry.
Dry right before frying.
Fry small amounts in deep hot fat (360oF for about 5 minutes until tender but not brown.
Drain, cool, package, and freeze.