Water glassing eggs is a traditional method of preserving fresh eggs for long-term storage without refrigeration. This technique, used for centuries, keeps your eggs fresh for up to a year. Perfect for homesteaders or anyone looking to maintain a stable supply of fresh eggs.

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Why You’ll Love This Water Glassing Eggs

Long Shelf Life: Keep eggs fresh for up to a year without refrigeration.
Simple Ingredients: Only requires fresh eggs, water, and pickling lime.
Convenient: Easy to prepare and maintain.
Economical: Helps save money by preserving excess eggs from your flock.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Fresh, unwashed eggs (as many as you want to preserve)
1 ounce (28 grams) of pickling lime (calcium hydroxide) per quart of water
Water (enough to cover the eggs)

Instructions

Prepare the Solution:
- In a large container, mix 1 ounce of pickling lime with 1 quart of water. Stir until the lime is fully dissolved.
Select and Prepare Eggs:
- Choose only fresh, unwashed eggs. Avoid any eggs with cracks or imperfections.
Place Eggs in Solution:
- Gently place the eggs into the container with the lime solution. Ensure the eggs are completely submerged, adding more solution if necessary.
Store:
- Cover the container with a lid and store it in a cool, dark place. Periodically check to ensure the eggs remain submerged.

Serving Suggestions

For Breakfast: Use water glassing eggs for scrambled eggs, omelets, or sunny-side-ups.
Baking: Ideal for baking cakes, cookies, and bread.
Cooking: Perfect for any recipe requiring fresh eggs.

How to Store Water Glassing Eggs

Keep the container in a cool, dark place. Ensure the eggs remain submerged in the lime solution to maintain freshness.

Additional Tips

Check Freshness: Before using, test an egg by placing it in a bowl of water. If it floats, discard it.
Avoid Washing Eggs: Washing removes the natural protective coating, which can shorten storage life.
Use Clean Containers: Ensure your storage container is clean to prevent contamination.

Water Glassing Eggs

Recipe by Rose HernandezCourse: PreservationCuisine: TraditionalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

Fresh, unwashed eggs (as many as you want to preserve)
1 ounce (28 grams) of pickling lime (calcium hydroxide) per quart of water
Water (enough to cover the eggs)

Directions

Prepare the Solution
Select and Prepare Eggs
Place Eggs in the Solution
Store

Notes

Water-glassing eggs is an excellent way to ensure a steady supply of fresh eggs year-round. Follow the instructions carefully, and always handle eggs gently to avoid cracks and contamination.