Canning Potatoes(White, Cubed Or Whole)

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CANNING POTATOES (WHITE, CUBED OR WHOLE)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Canning

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Quantity: An average of 35 pounds is needed per canner
load of 7 quarts; an average of 22-1/2 pounds is
needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bag weighs 50
pounds and yields 8 to 12 quarts--an average of 5
pounds per quart.

Quality: Select small to medium-size mature potatoes
of ideal quality for cooking. Tubers stored below 45
degrees F may discolor when canned. Choose potatoes 1
to 2 inches in diameter if they are to be packed whole.

Procedure: Wash and peel potatoes. Place in ascorbic
acid solution to prevent darkening. If desired, cut
into 1/2-inch cubes. Drain. Cook 2 minutes in boiling
water and drain again. For whole potatoes, boil 10
minutes and drain. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart to
the jar, if desired. Fill jars with hot potatoes and
fresh hot water, leaving 1-inch headspace.

Adjust lids and process following the recommendations
in Table 1 and Table 2.

Table 1. Recommended process time for White Potatoes
in a dial-gauge pressure canner.

Style of Pack: Hot. Jar Size: Pints, Quarts.
Process Time: 35 minutes for Pints, 40 minutes for
Quarts. Canner Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of 0 -
2,000 ft: 11 lb.
2,001 - 4,000 ft: 12
lb.
4,001 - 6,000 ft: 13
lb.
6,001 - 8,000 ft: 14
lb.

Table 2. Recommended process time for White Potatoes
in a weighted-gauge pressure canner.

Style of Pack: Hot. Jar Size: Pints, Quarts.
Process Time: 35 minutes for Pints, 40 minutes for
Quarts. Canner Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of 0 -
1,000 ft: 10 lb.
Above 1,000 ft: 15
lb.

ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ ÿ * USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539
(rev. 1994) * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen
Mintzias



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