🍳 WATER GLASSING EGGS & Tips from Me!

[@bluesoutherngirl1115]

@Appalachia's Homestead with Patara I've watched a lot of videos on homesteading and this is the best, most thorough how to of all the videos. I wanted to do water glassing eggs and have watched several videos on how to. If I hadn't watched your video, I would have failed again in preserving eggs. Tried to freeze eggs but haven't been successful so switching to water glassing eggs. But I don't have chickens and can't get farm fresh eggs so water glassing is on hold. Thanks for taking the time to put out videos and sharing your life and knowledge with us. Okay, I'm ready for the next video lesson on anything to do with homesteading.

[@beckygeer6480]

I was going to try freezing eggs can you tell me what happened to make yours unsuccessful?

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

You're so cute Keep moving forward, you got this!

[@MelbaSee]

@@beckygeer6480 my husband tells me that the frozen eggs can be rubbery

[@charlenesmith2989]

When I freeze eggs, I break them into a bowl, whisk together, then pour into breast milk bags. Then when I want to defrost, I just stand them in the fridge until thawed, then use. I can get 5 eggs into a breast milk bag

[@IrishAnnie]

Reach out to farmers markets, neighbors. Someone knows where you can get them.

[@sheba5203]

Your video is a prime example of the ole saying "Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Thanks for sharing!

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Thank you for explaining to those of us who don't have chickens!

[@adan9850]

I love water glassing eggs! I would rather use the glass jars than a plastic container because I can watch the eggs that way! I check them daily and if I find one that ends up cracking I can quickly put the eggs in a fresh water mixture thereby not losing the entire jar. I used plastic buckets in the past and it was difficult to know if an egg went bad. Anyway, thanks for all that you do!

[@keithstarks1433]

"Ladies"? Hey, I love the ladies watching but us guys watch and love you too, Patera. Thanks for all of your help!

[@markwhatley9955]

Yeah!

[@katerich1290]

I have to share this with people who understand, my local Amish and Mennonite bulk food stores are out of wheat berries and can’t get any more. The shortages became real to me this weekend. I had a moment of panic thinking about people, especially my children going hungry. Everybody, keep doing what you’re doing! Please, don’t stop!

[@inklingduckling7087]

Thank you for the heads up Kate. This is really serious. Typically they are the producers of food and have enough to sell. Now if they don't have any that is alarming. Like Patera said farmers and growers will need to pull back to survive. The Mennonites are no exception.

[@katerich1290]

@@inklingduckling7087 You’re welcome. I’m glad I can share with people who understand the implications of this. The Amish bulk food store owner told me maybe six weeks ago that her suppliers are only growing half the oats they usually do this year. It is very, very serious.

[@fullofgracehomestead]

Which state are you in with the shortage?

[@katerich1290]

@@fullofgracehomestead I’m in East TN.

[@fullofgracehomestead]

Kate Rich me too. It’s been hit or miss ordering online, mostly missing. I haven’t been to the amish market in a couple of weeks near me.

[@joycelandreth5237]

I've watched a number of glassing videos, but only learned from Patara the time limits on the process. I just started feeding my neighbor's cat and chickens while they are on vacation for a few days. The eggs that I am collecting are mine to keep and I wanted to do glassing, but didn't know how long I have to get the water and pickling from the store after work. These little facts are SO helpful. Thanks, Patara.

[@tinaluiggi]

I appreciate your videos so much! I wanted to share w you my 7 year old watched a video with me this weekend and said “Is she a farmer? A farmer AND a You Tuber? Wow, great job!” Kids say in the cutest way and truest things.

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

Aww! Thank you!!!

[@Amanda---]

@@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara Here is why watetglassing isn't safe=in the 1800's we thought salmonella only grew on the outside of the egg but we discovered it grows on the inside too. The worst part is that farm fresh eggs have salmonella just as much if not more than store bought eggs. DON'T DO THIS PEOPLE.

[@markwhatley9955]

I’m an urban chicken man and I’m getting started with this for food prep. You answered the question I had about dealing with a dirty egg. Thanks for the video.

[@bushpushersdaughter]

In case you hadn't heard, the YT financial fellow, I Allegedly, gave you a shout out in his video yesterday. I thought it was cool that I subscribe to both of you!

[@ammymorales1501]

My family store our eggs for about 16 months.. my aunt does 18 months..we have done this for 4 generations. We love them

[@pembebulut2781]

With same method? How does it taste after a year?

[@ammymorales1501]

@@pembebulut2781 The taste is no different..it just saves the egg .

[@foratehmeedi]

Do eggs stored in this way retain their fertility? Can we hatch fertilized eggs after a long storage period? 

[@joyceclark1243]

I've been preserving my eggs this way for a couple of years now and love this method, no issues !! Good to always have fresh farm eggs all year round ! Thanks for sharing this.

[@Msnailfly]

That’s what I was wondering. Does the pickling lime change the taste of the egg?

[@katg.2628]

@@Msnailfly Me, too.

[@heatherk8931]

Joyce Clark how do they taste? Pickled or what? Thanks

[@rhondapelletier2141]

I’m so afraid of salmonella or me screwing something up and making my family sick.?………..

[@GossMania]

Morning sweet lady. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge. I appreciate it and blessings from a mama of 7 who, homeschools and homesteads too

[@amyb5339]

You are a REAL rockstar! 🥰

[@danam.8709]

I'm so on board with using Glass or Smaller containers my Great Aunt and my Mom (when she was young 1923+) used to use ceramic crocks .

[@cindylufromhokendauqua4066]

Happy Mother's Day Patara! Thank you for all your tips that you share with us! Do you realize how many lives you just might be saving? #Esther

[@marshafuller999]

My husband and I look forward to your videos every day. We have our grown children watching you. Keep up the good work!!!! We are planting a small raised garden, canning and putting back! Thanks for all the wonderful info!

[@aldas3831]

Hi Patara . You can use painters tape to mark your jars. It’s stays on very well and you can remove it very easily!

[@onyx616]

It's nice to see I'm not the only one using painters tape to label their jars! 😂

[@aldas3831]

@@onyx616 I love it! 😀

[@onyx616]

@@aldas3831 So do I. 😃

[@edythemonroe101]

I think I also would make a piece of painters tape going down the side of jar, to number the eggs in jar/bucket. Then I could check off as I used the eggs. I would then always know the amount of eggs left in bucket.

[@lunabeta3516]

I've done 3 5gl buckets filled half with eggs. I can't move em. Everything your suggesting ...I agree

[@buckleymanor4658]

Do they have to be food grade buckets?

[@mgottschalk66]

@@buckleymanor4658 I would say yes. Ask at your closest grocery store bakery or deli for empty frosting buckets. That is similar to what Patera was using. Often you can get them for free because they would just be throwing them out. Or you could arrange to trade some eggs for buckets. ;)

[@laurenhanson327]

Omg yes PATARA, coming in hot with the homestead tips! 🙌🏼

[@Michelle_Ellen87]

I just water glassed eggs for the first time yesterday!! I was so excited and my husband was so confused. 😆 I got 18 eggs in one of those gallon glass jars.

[@Desizgirl3]

Just made a deal with a local farmer for 3 doz. unwashed eggs each Friday. Looking forward to trying this method! Thank you so much!

[@jackieperez9922]

That’s great!

[@fayekeller7411]

Up at 4 am, have to feed one calf (Angus) that was a twin that the cow left behind. Seems to happen every year, but blessed hubby find them each time. Regarding water glassing: Yes, the smaller container works best and less loss should something happen!

[@daughterofmyabba]

I ordered my picking lime last week and found a 6 pack of half gallon jars waiting to be filled with eggs ❤ cam wait to start!

[@cherylleewilson6625]

I do mineral oil farm fresh eggs. Anyway you can preserve food is great. Stack it to the ceiling with what is coming.

[@tscarberry5914]

I recently water glassed eggs for the first time. you shared information I did not know or learn from others. thank you for sharing!

[@MsWireland]

My pastor, John Kilpatrick, took us to Proverbs 6:6-11 yesterday. I immediately thought of you, and wrote Patara right there. You are in my Bible, and I see my Bible in you. Thank you for all you do. Stay busy little ant!

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

Oh that's beautiful!! And I do so love the word "sluggard." It's so depictive

[@mayhembeading3737]

This is awesome. Thank you for the instruction to do this. I do apply the theory of smaller batches to protect larger food stores to other things as well. (Example: we buy 25 pound bags of sugar. What's in the bag with it? All kinds of things do travel in the packaging, things that I don't want in my house. We have no way of knowing what environment the food we bring home was actually exposed to.) That's my 2 cents worth.

[@robynfail8018]

This was fascinating. I had never heard of this before. I did freeze eggs after watching you. They are in a little container now. How cool is that.

[@brandywvstrong9673]

Thank you so much for this info. I’m only a two year chicken mama and this process will be great for times to come. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@heatherk8931]

Me too, but chick lets (as my friend calls them) are only 4 weeks old.

[@breed5422]

Just a note on the bucket potatoes.....I planted mine with about 3 inches of dirt and then filled the bucket to about 1 inch of the top. They grew all the way thru and sprouted at about the same time as those I planted in the ground.

[@ht6684]

Did a bunch more today. This is year 6 doing this and it works great. I only have a small backyard flock but put up a lot of them.

[@kathleenrose8848]

Thank you, Patara for talking about smaller caches of these preserved eggs. I had to learn the hard way with a 5 gallon bucket and had to start over!

[@kwranchandkitchen4655]

I learned to use small containers the hard way as well. Finally used glass gallon size last year and made it so much easier.

[@i2sky532]

I will be trying quart jars for now. Have some gallon jars on standby

[@gofftroop95]

Great video but the best part? The Alton Brownish style you shot!!! Love it!! Awesome creativity there!

[@carmentorres7419]

I hope you had a great Mother's day! God bless you all! God bless America!

[@claireforsberg2089]

My water glass eggs were done just like yours. The last of them were just over 8 months old and they were watery. They were good enough for baking and scrambled.

[@notallaboutmeministry3285]

I agree with you about the five gallon buckets.

[@causticretort]

Just tested my first ever batch patara from Sep '23 and they were perfect.

[@AcreFarm2147]

OMG! Girl!!! I just made 3, 1/2 gallon of those eggs….BEFORE I watched your video 😂 how awesome!!! I have done this in the past & ate the eggs AFTER 6 months, they taste the same!!! I love farm fresh eggs!

[@LindaCBMediaGroup]

While I'm not able to waterglass any eggs, as I can't get the super fresh farm eggs. But, it's awesome to understand the principles behind it. I'm always learning so much from you. I thank you Patara, and I hope you had a blessed Mothers Day as well! ❤️

[@LibertyLinda]

It’s super hard to get the eggs point down, especially the bottom. I am using 1/2 gallon ball jars which is enough for me to lift. Thank you for all the info you give here! I mix the lime and water in one jar, start my bottom layer of eggs in the empty jar and pour enough to cover them without making them move from their position. I then shake the remaining water/lime and fill the egg jar almost to the brim. All dated with a marker because with my luck the sticky notes will somehow go missing lol

[@candacegilbert7230]

Use painters tape instead of

[@OnLongIsland]

REAL Science! LOL.... Love it! 😉 Thank you for the great info. Gotta do this for sure. 🥰

[@jessicaaustin5977]

Happy Mother's day to you! I just started water glassing our eggs and excited about the idea of preserving them so I don't have to buy eggs in the winter anymore. Thanks so much for your videos, they are so helpful and entertaining!

[@teresahatcher769]

Thank you for this. I did the 5 gallon bucket last year, I had 1 egg crack and I tossed the whole batch. So I ordered 1 gallon jars for this year. Wish I had seen this last year.

[@sandytmobile4467]

Sending a Happy Mother's Day to everyone who will get there's today out shopping for them. Hug's to all who need one.

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Morning, Patera!! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's day ❤ This was very interesting, thanks for sharing 💜

[@ptrishagamin6398]

This....I needed this . My chickens are laying more than I can keep up with . Thanks for sharing

[@cluckieschickens]

I've been doing this a few years. I haven't found it makes any difference which way the eggs are facing, I just drop them in gently, let them land where they land. I even twist the jar back and forth gently as I add more eggs to stir up the lime a bit and the eggs adjust themselves. And yes, 1st year I did a 3 gallon pail, no good, too heavy, plus you end up eating the oldest eggs last. I prefer to eat oldest to newest. At 1 year, they were still good, no issue. Mine, I could cook anyway but hard boiled, many of those broke in my steamer, so I don't use them for hard boiled. All else though, no issue.

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Amazing.that eggs can be stored that way.❤️

[@karenmorelli258]

I never heard of this before. Im a newbie. So use only fresh farm eggs?

[@herronhomesteadchronicles]

I have to carry 4 to 5 gallons of water at a time so the 5 gallon buckets work well for us. I only put 40 eggs in mine and half full of water. I can see the bottom row of eggs so I can keep an eye on them for if they brake. Definitely works for whatever you! Love your videos!

[@maryjohns4971]

Good morning everyone hope you all had a great weekend and a great mother's day

[@pugsmom1]

I totally agree with you on the size of your container. A small disaster is way better than a huge desaster if some thing goes wrong

[@fancythat5136]

Best video as usual with simple and easy to follow instructions. You are right on about using the smaller containers. There is another video with someone using a 5 gallon bucket. A year later they opened it and one egg had cracked and ruined the entire bucket of eggs...

[@hollibrooke3644]

Started water glassing my quail eggs last week and it's been a few days since I've been able to get clean eggs with all this rain. So I understand where you're coming from.

[@snackertwo]

Very interesting. My granddaughter has a around 6 hens and so does my daughter. I just thought this was so interesting if they want to start saving their eggs. Thank you Patara 👍🏼& God Bless 🙏🏼

[@susannelson4016]

You are such a smart lady...😊

[@gabygarcia8367]

You are so clear and accurate! Thank you!!!!

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rgh3538]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day, good day Patara, you go girl!

[@klevesque]

The pickling lime I ordered should be in today. I’m putting them in a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a snap on lid. I’m going to keep them stored in the basement. I’ll go down and grab eggs as I need them. Hope that works!

[@ladamyunto]

Patara has copper whiskers that is some next level gourmet stuff.

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

Got it at a local, rural Food Lion. Never knew that was gourmet... lolol

[@courtney6020]

Have I mentioned what an awesome public service you're providing, Patara? Sheesh! You help spread knowledge:) THANK YOU!!!!!

[@honeybee2356]

I didn't know it was picking lime used to glass the eggs, thanks for the pic. Excellent info as always. God bless 🙏🏼

[@jozeedz9549]

So thankful for your channel. Been doing the best I can to prep my pantry here in OH. Wish I had seen the ‘strawberry pool’ before my hubby made a section in the garden to grow our strawberries 🍓. It’s my 1st time. Shared this video with my nephew& his girlfriend. They have chickens & ducks. God bless you Patera!!

[@pamelawhite5036]

Hope you had a great mother's day ❤

[@angelamehrer4179]

I use the 2 gallon. I saw one blogger lost hers in a 5 gallon because all the eggs on the bottom were crushed. Nope! Not gonna let that happen! God bless!!!

[@klevesque]

Ok! You just convinced me! I commented above that I was going to put them in a 5 gallon bucket. I think I’ll go get some 2 gallon buckets instead.

[@bonniestieben]

Patara when you bent down beside the bowl of eggs.. You became Bill Nye the science guy! That is first thing I thought of. NOT that you look like him, but your approach to explaining. I love it!! Love this channel.

[@jenniferrescott1149]

It makes sense to me, to store the water glassed eggs in a container that isn't so heavy and bulky

[@cindyl9606]

i went n got the stuff to do my eggs. was getting ready to look thru ur videos for the glassing and dang if u did not read my mind ty soo much for all u do it keeps me going in a positive direction

[@vickiehat1074]

You are right on that I really never thought of that...

[@kellem8]

Thank you for this video. I did 2 1 gallon containers and was worried about some of the lime settling at the bottom. Good to know that's fine.

[@isabelladavis1363]

Wow lots of information especially the 24 hour egg ,did not have a clue...thank you for sharing ..

[@777dannydan]

MOST EXCELLENT yt channel!👍 👌🏼👍 I either lose(adhesive) post it notes or something happens to them while I'm checking my eyelids for leaks. Perm marker straight on the container/lid seal etc. Strike through when used up.

[@candacegilbert7230]

Painters tape

[@shellyfaris4103]

Thank you. Starting next week.

[@wesleyferguson6932]

You are so sweet and wonderful to tell us don’t use store bought eggs. Thank you so much for that tip .

[@Jennj_Luffy777]

I'm still learning on canning and still fairly new to prepping and eggs have been on my mind too and I have a few ladies to get eggs from and this helps me out so much🥰 thank you so much!!

[@ariellynne3394]

Thank you for common sensing this method and reality check!!

[@shymoment]

Thank you for all the time you take to give us your videos.

[@JacqulinCharron]

So thorough thanks for your help.

[@Nana9112go]

Love the game of egg Tetris!

[@julimartin3312]

🤣

[@nadinecarson3259]

Thank you so much Patara. I’m starting to water glass my eggs as soon as my chickens start laying more. Great video! Very much appreciated! 😘

[@mabelle7452]

Yes! The jars are better! You can see what's going on in there too, can't see into those buckets.

[@mabelle7452]

And they are easier to open!

[@rainrabbit9209]

Water glassing just sounds so classy. Thanks for covering this topic. Beautiful ❤️ 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

[@Sharihall49]

I have never heard of this in my life and I’m 73 years old and born and raised in South xEastern Kentucky!!!

[@walterblake7212]

Good morning. Thanks for sharing.. been water glossing for a while. Good idea.

[@cynthiahamilton3232]

Love it when you said "just knock it off" watched the second time and laughed again. 🤣😂🥰

[@CassandrasCreativeConcoctions]

I Love watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. You remind me so much of my Mama, with your down toearth advice and demeanor, your voice is like music to my ears. I appreciate how you encourage us to do what we can , and do what works best for us. You have truly been a blessing to me.

[@snarkandsubstance7981]

I've purchased all I need to do this, but I've been to nervous to try it so the supplies have set here taunting me for weeks. Thank you for this video..... I'm feeling brave enough to give it a go!I love your no nonsense instructions.

[@pattyhansen7563]

Give it go & get 'cracking' no pun intended! Very easy, so don't delay if you have all the supplies.

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

Thank you so much Patara. I watched another video about this awhile ago, but your way is the best way. I so appreciate your teaching videos. God bless you!

[@sassylady1812]

Happy Mother’s Day, Patara!

[@abarn9541]

Doing this with our eggs this year as a way to vary the type of storage. We’ve also left kraut in the crocks to store instead of canning them up. Need to eat the canned kraut first before canning more 😂. Also have a second broody hen that I’ll get going as soon as the current broody hatches out!

[@robinette64]

I use one gallon jugs because it’s easier to share/ trade in manageable increments.

[@mosesashworth9656]

Loved your informative video on water glassing eggs. We took notes. We have one question: Once the initial stirring of the compound is done and eggs are being placed in the container... does the settling of the lime diminish the water-glassing quality of the lime-water solution. (i.e. -- does the water still have enough lime in it to protect the eggs?)

[@tarpleyk9352]

You are plum precious!! I appreciate and love you/yall so much 💗🧁☕

[@brandireber918]

Thank you. This is my next project on my list.

[@TsAinaHomestead]

Oooh good tip on the distilled! I've been researching, but didn't know this!

[@kimberlierauton9094]

The best I’ve ever heard this explain happy Mother’s Day and thank you for all you do God bless

[@pamommabear]

Thank you for this video, I have watched a lot on water glassing and I do think this is the best break down on it. We have so much work to do but cant wait to do this too!

[@KathysTube]

I finally understand!! Thanks Patara 👍👍❤️

[@wholefoodslifestyles3603]

That's cool; never seen anyone do quail eggs before. I suppose you could do any eggs, like duck too.

[@adan9850]

You can use duck eggs. I found them a little more difficult because ducks tend to lay anywhere and a lot of times the eggs will be dirty. Try as I might to keep things clean ducks are silly! lok

[@kathleenstimmler677]

I am thankful for doing this process. I suggest it along with freezing some eggs.

[@pattyhansen7563]

I've done this - but you're right, no 5 gal again. every time you move the bucket you run the risk of cracking. I didn't move mine, I would go to the bucket w/a bowl to get eggs out. its messy, but kept cracking down. Plus you can't see down to the bottom. Make sure you are giving your chickens lots of oyster shells, so the egg shells are strong! Where does anyone find the 1 gallon glass jars? I am having trouble even finding the 1/2 gallon? This method is great & was widespread pre WWII. Could not tell the difference between fresh & water glassed.

[@sherrybrock1017]

I am using Ball half gallon jars from Walmart.