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Canning French Fries

Canning French Fries for Easy, Crispy Home Snack Time

Preserve delicious homemade French fries with this canning method for quick snacks and sides.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fries
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes Avoid waxy varieties
  • 2 cups Water (for soaking) Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Salt Optional for preservation, recommended for quality per quart
  • 2 cups Boiling Water For filling jars

Equipment

  • Pressure Canner
  • Wide-mouth Jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Canning French Fries
  1. Prepare by peeling and cutting potatoes into strips about ½ to ¾ inch wide.
  2. Soak potatoes in room temperature water, changing it three times over one hour.
  3. Pack raw fries into wide-mouth jars, leaving one inch of headspace.
  4. Add salt and fill jars with boiling water, ensuring fries are submerged.
  5. Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic utensil and wipe jar rims.
  6. Process jars at 10 lbs pressure for 35 minutes for pints and 40 minutes for quarts.
  7. Cool jars on a clean towel and check seals before storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place; can last 8 to 12 months for optimal quality.

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