If not what can I do?
2006-06-08 04:31:21 · 11 answers · asked by Sidereality 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Can I freeze potatoes?
Because fresh potatoes are available year round, most people do not find it practical to freeze potatoes at home. The best potatoes for freezing are those that have been cooked, such as mashed potato patties, baked stuffed potatoes, or french fries. Directions are given in GH 1503, "Freezing Vegetables."
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/hesguide/foodnut/gh1503.htm
Raw potatoes or potatoes in combination dishes such as soups and stews do not freeze well. Upon thawing and reheating, they tend to disintegrate. If you are preparing a combination dish for freezing, omit the potatoes and add them instead during the thawing/reheating process before serving.
Barbara Willenberg, Nutritional Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia.
2006-06-08 04:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by blewz4u 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Freezing Potatoes For French Fries
2016-11-08 23:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by somerset 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is a must for almost all vegetables to be frozen. It stops enzyme actions which can cause loss of flavor, color and texture.
Blanching cleanses the surface of dirt and organisms, brightens the color and helps retard loss of vitamins. It also wilts or softens vegetables and makes them easier to pack.
Blanching time is crucial and varies with the vegetable and size. Underblanching stimulates the activity of enzymes and is worse than no blanching. Overblanching causes loss of flavor, color, vitamins and minerals. Select fresh, smooth potatoes and peel or scrape and wash. Water blanch for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the size.
2006-06-13 18:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by southernserendipiti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you par-cook them first, yes. On the other hand, potatoes are cheap and can be utilized in just about anything you cook: breakfasat hashbrowns, potato pancakes, mashed potatoes, soup, etc. Hope this helps
2006-06-08 06:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Shelby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try but will probably turn brown. You might try
putting them in a bowl of ice water, that should contain
any of the brown.
2006-06-08 04:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by ND M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you part cook them cool them then freeze.
2006-06-08 04:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by tuppence 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. The best way to do it is with a foodsaver.
2006-06-08 05:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are you gonna cut and freeze potatoes 4???? ur a weirdo
2006-06-08 04:41:38 · answer #8 · answered by *.IN LOVE::* 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes home made fries turn out better if frozen first then fried
2006-06-08 04:39:46 · answer #9 · answered by potato 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to cook them first
2006-06-08 04:33:20 · answer #10 · answered by stessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋