potato and onion storage

Message 965 of 3547

Is there any reason for not storing onions and potato's in the refrigerator? Would they not keep longer this way prior to being used? Thanks
Marty

posted by ophth

Potatoes don't do well in the fridge for long storage--the starch seems to turn to sugar and they get a sweet taste. Onions do Ok for the short term.

I keep my potatoes in a cool place and the onions as well--for me it's the mudroom this time of year and I keep the potatoes covered since they need to be stored where it's dark or they'll turn green.

posted by mtwoman
over 2 years ago

I hang my potato in the pantry from a hook out of the light ( since it is a cool room ) . My onion I buy in a bag and store them in the bottom of the frig in the lettuce crisper drawer . They last good there . But depends on how often you use them too . With me I use them in many recipes and if I see them rotting I throw out the bad or you can loose all of them . Guess it all depends on your onion and potatoe useage . You might want to consider some type of Betty Crocker potato since they make all kinds now from mashed to scalloped ect . But it dont have to be Betty Crocker ; I get store brand too . As for onion you can get onion powder or salt or flakes . But I prefer the fresh onion . Just depends on how often or much you use as to what is best .

posted by deltadog
over 2 years ago

I was storing potatoes and onions together in a basket in the pantry which is pretty cool but they didn't keep too well. Then I read that you shouldn't store potatoes and onions together so I got another basket. Now they are doing better.

posted by eecgeorgia
over 2 years ago

I keep both my potatoes & onions in the fridge, but not together. I only buy one or two onions at a time & those small potatoes or potato fingerlings. I'm single, so I don't like to keep too much of any fresh produce around cuz I don't use it up too fast.

posted by bluejjazz52
over 2 years ago

Definitely store onions and potatoes separately. I had the same experience.

Also, potatoes need to be stored out of the light or they begin to turn green. Never use potatoes with green in their skin--it can make you sick.

I usually buy only one or two potatoes at a time--the same with onions. I also buy from a market where I can get the small new potatoes loose so I don't have to buy so many at once.

I confess to liking Bob Evans prepared mashed potatoes. They taste the most like fresh homemade that I have tried and seem to cost less around here, too. I always try to buy a package with the latest sell-by date and plan my meals so that I can use them up within the week that I open the package. I don't think they will freeze. But I can make mashed potato patties, shepherd's pie, and thin them for potato soup so they don't go to waste.

posted by NYBirder
over 2 years ago

I agree - Bob Evans prepared mashed potatoes are the best. I never make my own anymore. "Best thing since sliced bread", as they say! I think many people have discovered them because when I went to the store yesterday the Bob Evans shelf was empty and all the other brands were full! (And you're right - they don't freeze!) We're only two people and the package could serve 4 small portions or 3 medium portions. Somehow the two of us finish it all!

Also, thanks for the tip about green potatoes.

posted by SlateBelt
over 2 years ago

I store both my onions and potatoes in a metal basket rack, on seperately in a cool room, just off my kitchen. I do however, refrigerate sweet potatoes. Never refrigerate tomatoes!!!
And, yes... I also buy the Bob Evans or Country Crock mashed potatoes, they are great! This week Publix had a Bo-GO Free deal on Country Crock ( regular and garlic ).

posted by JimmyD57
over 2 years ago

Carrots.

I need to know how to store fresh carrots.

I'm loving the celery-wrapped-in-aluminum foil storage tip.
It works beyond my wildest expectations.

Now, carrots.

Suggestions?

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posted by Quippian
over 2 years ago

Whether I grow them or buy them, I makes sure the tops are off, they are clean and dry and then I just put them in a plastic bag and put them in the fridge. They keep for months. I don't buy those nasty little "baby carrots" in bags--they rot quickly because they are peeled.

As far as dehydrated or ready to go potatoes go, Bob Evans is not available in this part of the country, but I do like Idahoan brand. They come in lots of flavors and are easy to fix just one serving--I like the Yukon gold and the loaded baked.

posted by mtwoman
over 2 years ago