Water Glassing Eggs

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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Select and Prepare Eggs:
    • Choose only fresh, unwashed eggs. Avoid any eggs with cracks or imperfections.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

00

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.

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