How to Can Potatoes

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Wash any excess dirt from the potatoes.. Peel the skin. Use a sharp knife to cube the potatoes.

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1

Wash any excess dirt from the potatoes.

Step 1

Wash any excess dirt from the potatoes.

2

Peel the skin

Step 2

Peel the skin

3

Use a sharp knife to cube the potatoes.

Step 3

Use a sharp knife to cube the potatoes.

4

Boil the potatoes for 2-10 minutes, or until they are hot throughout.

Step 4

Boil the potatoes for 2-10 minutes, or until they are hot throughout.

5

Place the empty jars in a pot of water and bring it to a boil, then remove it fr

Step 5

Place the empty jars in a pot of water and bring it to a boil, then remove it from heat.

6

Add 1 tsp (5.7 grams) of salt into each 1 quart (0.95 L) jar.

Step 6

Add 1 tsp (5.7 grams) of salt into each 1 quart (0.95 L) jar.

7

Pack each jar tightly with potatoes.

Step 7

Pack each jar tightly with potatoes.

8

Cover the potatoes with fresh boiling water.

Step 8

Cover the potatoes with fresh boiling water.

9

Place the lids and rims onto the jars.

Step 9

Place the lids and rims onto the jars.

10

Fill the pressure canner with 3 qt (2.8 L) of water and set it to warm.

Step 10

Fill the pressure canner with 3 qt (2.8 L) of water and set it to warm.

11

Place the packed jars onto the pressure canner rack.

Step 11

Place the packed jars onto the pressure canner rack.

12

Heat the jars for the time suggested on the side of your pressure canner.

Step 12

Heat the jars for the time suggested on the side of your pressure canner.

13

Remove the cans and allow them to cool overnight.

Step 13

Remove the cans and allow them to cool overnight.

14

Check that the tops of the lids don't bounce back when pressed.

Step 14

Check that the tops of the lids don't bounce back when pressed.

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