Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Potatoes are too expensive to waste, and when they start sprouting, it can feel like you’re running out of time. Let’s store and save them the right way.
In today’s video, I’m showing you exactly how I freeze potatoes the right way so they don’t go bad. This is a simple, practical method that helps save money and makes meal prep easier later.
In this video:
What to do when potatoes start sprouting
How I prep them for freezing
Why blanching matters
How I package them to prevent freezer burn
Tips for using them later
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about being intentional and making the most of what we already have. It's about being a good home economist.
If you’re trying to waste less and stretch your groceries further, I hope this helps.
About this music: Good Starts courtesy of the Free YouTube Audio Library, all other music courtesy of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound.
Let me know in the comments: what do you do when your potatoes start sprouting?
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Potatoes are too expensive to waste, and when they start sprouting, it can feel like you’re running out of time. Let’s store and save them the right way.
In today’s video, I’m showing you exactly how I freeze potatoes the right way so they don’t go bad. This is a simple, practical method that helps save money and makes meal prep easier later.
In this video:
What to do when potatoes start sprouting
How I prep them for freezing
Why blanching matters
How I package them to prevent freezer burn
Tips for using them later
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about being intentional and making the most of what we already have. It's about being a good home economist.
If you’re trying to waste less and stretch your groceries further, I hope this helps.
About this music: Good Starts courtesy of the Free YouTube Audio Library, all other music courtesy of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound.
Let me know in the comments: what do you do when your potatoes start sprouting?
#FoodStorage #FreezePotatoes #FrugalLiving
#homemakingwithdenise #traditionalhomemaker #thisandthatwithdenisejordan #preppingwithdenise #aprondiva
WATCH NEXT ➡️ My 20-Item Capsule Grocery Haul: youtu.be/ve2KopjZ4F0 or
Practical Homemaking: A Pantry That Works: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLY9dO87sGSzwitoENe_C9f6LfJwMb4lR
➡️JOIN The Homemaker’s Circle (Optional Membership Community): patreon.com/HomemakingwithDenise
✳️ Want to learn about waterbath canning? Check out my course, Yes You Can! A Beginner's Guide to Waterbath Canning with this link: courses.homemakingwithdenise.com/courses/waterbath-canning-course
➡️SUBSCRIBE to my channel: youtube.com/@homemakingwithdenise
➡️Sign up for my newsletter The Homemaker's Journal: eepurl.com/ip_ZIs.
➡️Sign up for the free Laundry Lab Masterclass has closed.
➡️Don’t forget to head over to my YouTube channel’s home page where I share organized playlists to help you meet your homemaking and homekeeping needs.
Show Notes and Affiliate Links:
✳️Visit Amazon through my storefront here: amazon.com/shop/thisandthatwithdenisejordan
✳️ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of my links below are affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I'll receive a small commission. It does not affect the price you pay. All items are in my storefront.
✳️ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN: (See EVERYTHING in My Shop):
Dutch Oven: amzn.to/3HNOseH
OXO 2 Cups Measuring Cup: amzn.to/3UBXiE1
✳️About this music: Good Starts courtesy of the Free YouTube Audio Library.
✳️ Apron Diva at aprondiva.com
✳️Shop the children's books I've written:
Circus Animal Acts Paperback (Heinemann Read & Learn) April 2002 by Denise Jordan amzn.to/3ukXWbB
Circus Clown ABC (Heinemann Read & Learn) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3GCHDcZ
Circus Clowns (Heinemann Read & Learn) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3HvEmx9
Circus Performers (Heinemann Read & Learn) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3ATKi0m
Circus Welcome to the Circus (Heinemann Read & Learn) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3HqPD1P
Diwali (Heinemann Read & Learn) Library Binding April 2002 by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3L7N3ju
Harlem Renaissance Artists (Artists in Profile) by Denise Jordan
amzn.to/3uknBBn
Julian Bond, Civil rights Activist and Chairman of the NAACP (African-American Biographies) by Denise Jordan. amzn.to/3AW9Da6
✳️My Tech Gear
• Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Camera amzn.to/2FGUUWj
• Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/32UxVEO
• Rode Video Mic amzn.to/2Fu871i
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