Ways to preserve eggs for long-term storage

How to store eggs

Freezing eggs for long-term storage

You can freeze eggs quickly and easily for use at a later date. To freeze eggs separate them or beet them together to help preserve their texture. Store in an airtight container to prevent them from getting a rubbery texture from the freezer.

Pickling eggs for storage

Pickled eggs have been a common part of food preparation and storage for generations. While this may not appeal to most of us it was a great way to ensure this staple ingredient was available during off-seasons when chickens were not laying fresh eggs daily.

Preserving eggs by salting

Another traditional egg storage method that has gone out of style is salted eggs. These easy-to-make eggs are inexpensive and last a long time making them great for winter snacking. Salted egg yolks are the most common way to find eggs salted.

Precook eggs to store them

When it comes to storing eggs one of the most convenient ways to do it is to cook up the dish you plan to use them in and preserve that dish. Check our list of easy egg recipes to get you started.

Oil your eggs to preserve them

If you need an easy pantry stable option for storing you can use shortening to preserve them. This replaces the bloom on the eggs preventing bacteria from getting inside the small holes in the shell and making the eggs spoil. Learning how to preserve eggs for long-term storage is a great skill if you are trying to prep or to take advantage of a really good sale.

To do this I rub on a coat of Crisco on all of the eggs I am preserving then go back and buff them to make sure every pore in the egg has been sealed before storing in a cool dry place such as in a tote in the basement or garage for 3-4 months during colder months of the year.

Dehydrate your eggs to preserve them

If you have a dehydrator you can place your eggs onto silicone sheets and dehydrate them. These dehydrated eggs can then be turned into powder in your blender. Powdered eggs can be rehydrated for cooking and baking at a later time.

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