Get taters on the table with less stress with this trick.

it’s possible for you to, if you plan accordingly.

We spoke to an expert for more information.

From an aerial view, a colander of cleaned russet potatoes sits to the left of hands holding and peeling a potato with a vegetable peeler. A bowl of potato scraps sits to the right.

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Here’s what we learned about preparing potatoes in advanceand the crucial rules to follow when you do it.

Chef Fred Tiess, master instructor at the College of Food Innovation & Technology at Johnson & Wales University.

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Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

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This will help prevent oxidation, so potatoes will still be at their best for yourside dish recipesand more.

(And don’t forget there’s a right way tostore potatoes, too.)

If it will be longer than a few hours, place them in the refrigerator.

Southern Living Roasted Fingerling Potatoes in a serving bowl with forks

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Peeled, sliced, submerged, and refrigerated potatoes should be cooked within 24 hours.

Another thing to consider is the size of your slice.

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They’ll take on more moisture from the water they’re being stored in.

Like waxy varieties,sweet potatoescan withstand refrigerated water storage for up to 24 hours.

“It’s the reason why properly prepared McDonald’s fries taste so good.”

If you freeze raw potatoes, they will be grainy and mushy once thawed.

This method is best used when you are already planning to add oil to the potatoes when cooking.