Learn how to properly clean potatoes when cooking for friends, family, and yourself.
We wouldnt want to.
Here’s how to thoroughly wash potatoes before adding them to your recipe.
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The Idaho Potato Commissions Dr.
While potatoes do undergo some cleaning prior to being shipped out to food retailers across the country, Dr.
Potatoes should be washed by hand in cold, running water.
Don’t be tempted to try trends that encourage washing them in the dishwasher.
Because they have porous skin, potatoes can absorb detergent and food residue from previous washes.
Look for potatoes that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or cuts in the skin.
They should have good natural color with no discoloration.
Before starting your recipe, follow our steps to get your potatoes clean enough to eat.
Dirt and sand will fall to the bottom of the sink without any effort on your end.
You may need to do two rounds of scrubbing if your spuds arent looking pristine after the first rubdown.
How To Store Washed Potatoes
Washed potatoes should be used soon after cleaning.
Potatoes that have been washed have moist skin where bacteria can grow and cause them to go bad sooner.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.Washing Food: Does it Promote Food Safety?
Idaho Potato Commission.Ask Dr.
