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14 Responses to Canning Potatoes-Raw Pack Vs Cold Pack

1. I process raw pack and add salt, a tiny amount of diced onion and instead
   of water, I use hot chicken bouillon. My potatoes turn out very nice and
   firm, very little cloudiness in the water. Plus the water can be used for
   gravy if you want. 

   

   Laura Carpenter
   April 5, 2014 at 4:08 pm
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2. I just got done with 17 quarts of potatoes. I too par boiled them they
   seemed cooked already. So I only pressured canned for 10 minutes. Next time
   I will raw pack them! Cooking first makes them to soft. Thanks for your
   video.

   

   Susan Stewart
   April 5, 2014 at 4:33 pm
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3. Cold pack IS raw pack

   

   Crackerwitwatermelon
   April 5, 2014 at 4:56 pm
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4. I made a few jars of the raw pack method that you suggested. I liked the
   idea of having them on hand for a Sunday morning breakfast. Well, today
   isn’t Sunday, (smile) but this morning I decided to make a rib sticking
   breakfast with these potatoes, ham steak, eggs & muffins. Can I tell you
   how awesome these potatoes were? I cut them up sautéed them in a little
   butter, pepper, salt & a little paprika. Simple & delicious. Tomorrow, I
   plan on canning up many more jars. 2 HUGE thumbs up!

   

   Janice Burpee
   April 5, 2014 at 5:05 pm
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5. My MIL and I have cold processed for years. She does the water bath, but I
   do the pressure canner. Thanks for the quick guide on
   pints/minutes/pressure. 🙂

   

   Jeri Church
   April 5, 2014 at 5:18 pm
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6. FDA says pressure canning only for potatoes.

   

   Drowned Rat
   April 5, 2014 at 6:05 pm
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7. Did you put salt in them or straight water? I’m a first time canner.

   

   annette rumley
   April 5, 2014 at 6:28 pm
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8. Yes, I used hot water. I mentioned in my other video for beginners 🙂

   

   FiremanCV
   April 5, 2014 at 7:22 pm
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9. I wish I would have seen your video first. I only canned 7 quarts so I am
   going to do mine by cold packing. Mine have mashed potatoes in the bottom.
   Oh well live and learn. thank you.

   

   preppinky
   April 5, 2014 at 8:09 pm
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10. Thanks for the comment 🙂 Raw pack is the way to go. You will find that out
    fast,lol Did you use lemon at all? I didn’t see a difference using it. No
    difference in color.

    

    FiremanCV
    April 5, 2014 at 8:48 pm
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11. Can you cold pack the potatoes with an old fashioned canner (not pressure
    cooker) ? If so, how long do you boil them?

    

    John Chitester
    April 5, 2014 at 8:49 pm
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12. Thanks for the videos, you do a great job.

    

    Roy Jensen
    April 5, 2014 at 8:50 pm
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13. When you raw packed them…. did you then pour hot water over them in the
    jar? You didn’t mention any liquid for the raw pack….. but it looks like
    water in the jar. thanks

    

    MyUKWatch
    April 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm
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    FiremanCV
    April 5, 2014 at 9:52 pm
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