According to a popular YouTube chef with over 226,000 subscribers, there’s a genius way to store potatoes in your kitchen drawer that keeps them fresh for months. While his ideal storage location is a basement, he recognizes that many homes don’t have this option.
His secret? A simple baking sheet with a rack. The chef recommends placing unwashed potatoes side by side on the rack, emphasizing the importance of keeping the skin intact and avoiding any moisture.
“Don’t wash the potatoes; don’t disrupt the skin of the potatoes, and definitely don’t put moisture on [them] before you store them,” he advises. He then places the sheet pan with the potatoes in a kitchen drawer.
“There you go, folks, now you know the best way to store potatoes long-term in a kitchen if you don’t have a root cellar.”
Many viewers have commented on the video thanking him for the tip, stating it’s been a “big help.”
Tesco, a popular UK grocery chain, also provides potato storage recommendations. They suggest storing potatoes in a mesh or paper bag, away from other fresh produce, in a cool, dark place (below 10°C).
Remember, potatoes should be discarded if they exhibit any of the following signs of spoilage:
* Turning green
* Soft patches
* Bad smell
