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Potatoes, Idaho

Idaho Potatoes
Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are packed in the nation's premier potato-growing regions; specs for count and weight surpass those set by USDA; consistent count aids cost control and menu planning.

Product Details

Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No
Grades:
U.S. No. 1

Available Offerings from Markon for Potatoes, Idaho

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Potatoes, Idaho, Baker 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 10 OZ MIN. 0 06 11628 92520 2 6 11628 92520 2
Potatoes, Idaho, Baker 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 12 OZ MIN. 0 06 11628 92530 1 6 11628 92530 1
Potatoes, Idaho, Burbank 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 70 COUNT 0 06 11628 92445 8 6 11628 92445 8
Potatoes, Idaho, Burbank 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 80 COUNT 0 06 11628 92455 7 6 11628 92455 7
Potatoes, Idaho, Burbank 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 90 COUNT 0 06 11628 92465 6 6 11628 92465 6
Potatoes, Idaho 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 40 COUNT 0 06 11628 92410 6 6 11628 92410 6
Potatoes, Idaho 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 50 COUNT 0 06 11628 92420 5 6 11628 92420 5
Potatoes, Idaho 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 60 COUNT 0 06 11628 92430 4 6 11628 92430 4
Potatoes, Idaho 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 70 COUNT 0 06 11628 92440 3 6 11628 92440 3
Potatoes, Idaho 50 pounds or 23 kilograms 80 COUNT 0 06 11628 92450 2 6 11628 92450 2

Storage Tips:

Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area.

Handling Tips:

To avoid bruising, handle as little as possible; gently scrub to remove dirt without breaking the skin. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.

General Usage Ideas

  • Cook a hash of boiled and chopped MFC Idaho Potatoes, MFC Green Bell Peppers, RSS Peeled Garlic, and chorizo; use as empanada filling; bake and serve warm
  • Sauté RSS Diced Onions and MFC Mushrooms; cool and combine with shredded MFC Idaho Potatoes, beaten eggs, cream, and thyme; pour into pastry crust and bake
  • Toss thinly sliced MFC Idaho Potatoes with salt and chopped RSS Peeled Garlic; bake until crisp; serve chips with curry-lime yogurt dip

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Boil MFC Idaho Potatoes and parsnips; mash with olive oil, cream, and finely minced sage; serve with roast beef
  • Sauté RSS Diced Onions, RSS Diced Celery, and chervil; stir in cubes of MFC Idaho Potatoes, lobster meat, and heavy cream; simmer until potatoes are tender and chowder has thickened
  • Roast strips of MFC Idaho Potatoes and sea bass; mix sour cream, chives, and RSS Lemon Juice; for presentation, arrange potatoes on plate, top with sour cream mixture, then fish

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Top RSS American Blend with thin slices of flank steak, halved cherry tomatoes, and tiny fried cubes of MFC Idaho Potatoes; serve creamy pepper-Ranch dressing on the side
  • Simmer fresh rosemary and RSS Peeled Garlic in olive oil; when garlic is tender, strain and toss flavored oil over kebabs threaded with cubed MFC Idaho Potatoes and sliced MFC Lemons and grilled
  • Cut skin-on MFC Idaho Potatoes into shoestring strips; deep fry and serve with garlicky aioli and chopped Italian parsley

Did You Know?

The term 'spud' originally meant some kind of spade or digging-fork, more particularly the three-pronged fork commonly used to raise the potato crop.