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Eggs in lime water solution.

Water Glassing Eggs: An Old-Fashioned Method for Modern Times

From pickling to canning, preserving food has been around for centuries - add water glassing eggs to your arsenal with our easy-to-follow instructions.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 40 Eggs
Calories: 70kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Glass Jars with lids or a food grade bucket with lid
  • Food scale
  • Quart mason jar or measuring cup

Ingredients

  • Fresh eggs
  • Water
  • Picking lime or Sodium silicate

Instructions

  • Mix 1 ounce of pickling lime to 1 quart of room-temperature filtered water in a quart jar or measuring cup. Stir the mixture until it becomes milky and well incorporated. Pour into the jar you will be storing the eggs in.
  • Next, carefully place fresh, unwashed eggs into the solution making sure they are fully covered with the liquid. It's essential to use only fresh eggs as older ones may have porous shells that can cause bacteria to penetrate through them. When placing the eggs into the solution you want the pointy end to be pointing down. This will help preserve them longer.
  • Once the eggs are in the jar pour another batch of the pickling lime water solution over the eggs leaving about 1 inch headspace.
  • Securely close the jars with lids and label each jar with the date of preservation.

Notes

Store the water-glassed eggs in a cool, dark place (around 45°F to 55°F is ideal). A basement or cellar can be suitable storage options. The preserved eggs can last up to eight months or even longer if stored correctly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 70kcal