Seriously. Washing introduces moisture. Moisture is the grim reaper of the vegetable drawer. Keep them dirty, like a guilty little treasure.
Brush off dirt with your hand. Let them be a little earthy. It’s rustic. It’s fine.
So, the verdict? No fridge.
Unless you’re prepping for a apocalypse or live in a tropical rainforest. The pantry is your potato’s best life. Dark, cool, dry, and lonely (away from onions).
Give it a try for a week. Your mashed potatoes will thank you. Your fries will taste like actual potato, not a candy bar. And you’ll feel like a storage genius.
Now go. Liberate your potatoes from the crisper drawer. They deserve better. And so do you, my kitchen-questing friend. Go forth and tater.
