Why should I preserve eggs?

Have you ever noticed that eggs are actually seasonal? The hen’s cycles are dictated by the length of the day. In the cool / cold months, hens lay very few eggs because the daylight is so short at those times. Chickens naturally reach their peak egg-laying time during the longest days of the year. Warm weather also affects the hens, so they are likely to lay more eggs as it warms up in your region. It’s a great idea to preserve eggs during times when the hens are at their peak production.

Can I water glass store-bought eggs?

No, you cannot water glass store bought eggs. Store bought eggs do not have the protective “bloom” on them that is naturally protective as soon as the eggs are laid (which is why you might see homesteaders with a pile of eggs out on the countertop). The lime solution works with the bloom to preserve the eggs.

Can I use tap water to water glass eggs?

I definitely recommend using filtered water. If you must use tap water, be sure to leave the water out on the counter for 24 hours beforehand, so the chlorine can evaporate.

How many eggs will fit into a half-gallon jar for waterglassing?

You will be able to fit about 16-18 eggs in one half-gallon jar. I think you should cap it at 18 eggs, so they are all fully submerged in the solution.

Should I boil waterglassed eggs?

Yes, go ahead and hard boil your eggs that have been water glassed, BUT be sure to poke a small hole in the shell first. The water / lime solution seals the egg, while actually filling the tiny pores of the eggshell. You don’t want to have exploded eggs!

Are water glassed eggs safe to eat?

As long as you were careful about following all of the steps, water glassed eggs are perfectly safe. Remember to use very clean jars & utensils and always clean, unwashed eggs. If your eggs have gone bad, there will be a smell.

Water Glassing Eggs (Easy Way to Preserve Eggs)

Water Glassing Eggs

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Water glassing eggs is the perfect method for preserving farm-fresh eggs for the winter months, when hens lay little to no eggs on the homestead or in the backyard. Follow these super-simple steps to have delicious eggs year-round. Saves you money by preserving eggs for 12-18 months!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: N/A
Yield: 18 preserved eggs 1x
Category: DIY
Method: preserving
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

1 ounce pickling lime
1 quart filtered water
Clean unwashed eggs (clean meaning fully intact with no poop, mud, or debris on them)

What you need:

Half-gallon glass jar
Kitchen scale (for weighing the pickling lime)
Eggs (you can do this method with any type of egg – chicken, duck, quail)

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Instructions

Use your kitchen scale to measure 1 ounce of pickling lime.
To a clean half-gallon jar, add the pickling lime and then fill it up halfway with filtered water. (If you have to use chlorinated water, let the water sit in the jar uncovered for 24 hours before using, so the chlorine has time to evaporate).
Thoroughly mix the lime into the water (using a whisk) until the solution is incorporated fully.
Carefully add the eggs to the half-gallon jar. Be sure to place the pointy side down.
Top off with additional filtered water if needed.
Cover with an airtight lid. You are preventing the oxygen from getting in, and also you’re keeping the water from evaporating.
Store your freshly water-glassed eggs in a dark and cool place.

Notes

Note: I have also mixed the lime/water in a quart jar [which is half of a half-gallon] first and then pour it over the eggs in the half-gallon jar, but I prefer to just mix it right into the half-gallon jar and then add the eggs, as noted above.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 66

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