Water Glassing Eggs

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Preserving fresh eggs from your over-producing chickens to ensure you have fresh eggs all year long.

Course Pantry

Keyword Eggs, Preservation

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings 1 Litre

Equipment

1 Glass Jar tight sealed & minimum 1 Litre in size
1 Glass Jug

Ingredients

1 dozen Eggs fresh
1 tbsp Pickling lime
1 Litre Water filtered

Instructions

Use only fresh, unwashed, unrefrigerated & cleaned eggs.
Inspect each egg for cracks before using, to ensure great results.
Place eggs carefully into glass jar.
Mix together the pickling lime & water in a glass jug.
Add the pickling lime solution to the jar, ensuring that all eggs are fully submerged.
Store the jar in a cool, dark spot in your pantry for 12-18 months.
When ready to use, remove as many eggs as you need from the jar using tongs or a slotted spoon.
Rinse eggs well under running water & crack individually into a bowl before using to ensure their freshness before using.
Use eggs as you would fresh eggs by adding to your cake batter, making a quiche, frying up for breakfast or making fresh pasta.

Notes

Commonly Asked Questions

Can I Use Any Eggs?

No, you can only use FRESH eggs (less than a week old) to ensure that the bloom is still intact & they preserve correctly.

Why Water Glass Eggs?

Long-term shelf life! Preserving eggs using the water glassing method ensures that when you have an over-abundance of eggs coming in from your chickens, they don't go to waste. They can keep for 12-18 months and give you access to fresh eggs during the cooler months when your chickens either slow down or completely stop laying.

Is Pickling Lime Safe?

Yes, pickling lime is safe for use in water glassing eggs. There are safety precautions that need to be taken when mixing the lime with the water, which is ensuring you are in a well-ventilated space, keeping it away from sources of heat & not breathing in the mist/vapours while mixing.