Preserving eggs 101

Got eggs? Know how to turn them into keepers or to preserve them for the long term?

Start with fresh eggs if at all possible. Buy organic eggs if available. Buy in bulk to save money.

Start with the easiest method of preserving eggs for future use.

The easiest way to preserve eggs is to crack the eggs into a bowl, scramble them and place them in freezer containers. Label, date and record how many are in the container. Yes, the eggs will lose a very small amount of flavor in freezing, but tell your tongue to get used to it.

You may also crack your eggs into ice cube freezer trays and place in a zip lock bag and freeze. Keep the tray level. You can then remove the tray and remove the individual eggs for re-packing and re-freezing. Again, date, label and record how many to a package.

You may preserve eggs by coating the shells with lard or soft paraffin. Don't use hot paraffin. Let it cool so that you don't cook the egg in the shell or your fingers. Cooked fingers are not good so use care. Be certain that the shells are completely covered/coated so that bacteria can not get through the shells. These preserved eggs should last up to a year if kept cool and stored properly.

If you are fearful of trying to preserve eggs, than try just one egg at a time.

I have only told you of the easiest and quickest ways to preserve eggs. There are several other methods of preserving eggs and I will add them as the Saturdays go by.

Eggs are used in many dishes, breads, desserts and as stand alone meals. They are an important source of protein and other nutrients. If we should ever have a "grid down" situation from weather, catastrophes or scarcities, I will be happy to have a few dozen preserved eggs in the larder.

The weather has cooled down a little as was predicted. I am happy with the low to mid 60's and low humidity. I can get more done outside. I put together a small electric trimmer today. I don't know how it will work, but I'll find out.

May you have an egg-sellent week-end.

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