What you May NOT know About Preserving Eggs !

[@t.c.3376]

I’ve been told NOT to wash the FRESH eggs , rub any dirt and such off. Rub with mineral oil, let dry on wire rack, place in egg container, store in a dark , cool room or closet. Egg are still good and safe to eat at 1 yr old… This was from another Prepper that had been taught this by her grandmother that lived thru the Great Depression… Hope this helps

[@emeldatorchia6214]

How fresh do they need be? Is it have to be within 24hrs

[@flipperc6042]

True as long as the eggs are clean laid. Many are poopy and very dirty. and must be washed with warm water then oiled.

[@dougiholts9216]

Funny I was going to ask that question about washing 1st!!

[@missbackwoods]

Hi there. Ive used store bought eggs and I worked previously in an egg processing facility. They don't coat them in mineral oil. That's not true. They are washed and sanitized with uv lights. I don't know if your facility in your location is different but it would be a waste of time and $ to do that and than refrigerate them needlessly. I use my own chickens eggs now and use oil. There are several resources available explaining egg processing if you research it online. There are also NUMEROUS sources explaining why you can use store bought eggs as well as fresh. I do agree that room temp clean eggs should be used. Bless your heart and good luck 😚

[@scrappy4209]

Thank you for being kind!

[@katedansyng1553]

As always, Bev, I learned something new watching your video. Thank you for explaining the science behind oiling eggs.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure!

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you. After watching your first video, I have started looking for the furthest expiring date when I buy eggs now.

[@miamedina8180]

Eggciting to know Mrs. Volfie! Didn't know that about store eggs, or about oiling them. Learn something new all the time with you & poppa. Stay blessed!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure Sweeting!

[@trevorseidel4536]

The reason for washing & then applying the oil, rather than applying oil on top of the bloom, is there could be bacteria on the bloom that you are now locking in with the oil.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Exactly! Thank you!

[@lechatbotte.]

Mineral oil uses, a laxative, a preservative for a bread board on and on.

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

I take 4 eggs in my bullet blender whiz it for 20 seconds pour in to small freezer bag and freeze for winter for cake mixes or scramble eggs thaw in refrigerator the day before you need them.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

What a wonderful Idea!

[@TheBavariangirl]

@@demelzapoldark3035 Put the ice cube tray in a shallow bit of hot water for a minute and they frozen eggs will pop right out. :)

[@angiepittman5]

Just saw a vid that recommended b4 storing in freezer(after blending)to add a pinch of salt, or sugar- prevents mush.

[@joesolis9316]

I also have being buying eggs at the store I normally get the 60 count box an I leave them on the table over night an the next day I oil them and they lasted for at least 4 to 5 months because I buy two boxes at a time

[@Christian-lm6qh]

After the oil treatment are they ok on the counter?

[@chucklaizure1442]

Awesome! Thank you for posting this, just used your method with Venison Tallow on my girls' eggs, for a trip to Alaska. They should last up to 10 weeks, I think.

[@lifewiththevolfies]

EXCELLENT!

[@helenea2231]

Awsome Thank you Bev 💕👍🍳 i learn so much from Bev & Howie. Much Love God Bless

[@crazyldy002]

Good Morning :-) Thank you , you answered a lot of the questions I had about storing eggs:-) Great video :-) God Bless

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thank you Linda! God Bless!

[@Fastlane05]

We bought a Harvest Right Freeze Drier for this reason. I just did a batch of 5 dozen. We have 6 ISA Brown hens on our Half-Acre Homestead, also in The Great White North!

[@suntwistacreshomesteadingh8813]

Good to know, this fall I will keep a few dozen this way so we have some for Christmas. We have many chickens, we sell their eggs and they stop laying around November. I know this is an old video but Thanks for the video.

[@lilbitatatime3763]

Thank you for sharing! I need to start doing this especially a couple months prior to the fall molt. This will keep us in eggs through the winter. 👍

[@deboragustin9980]

Well this is good to know. Thank you for sharing this info with us. Love and hugs.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Thank you so much!! I have 19 hens!! Getting loads of yummy eggs!! This is GREAT! Bee Blessed Danny and Rita in TN on Rooster's Ridge

[@50shadesofgreen]

awesome timing Bev, i was just looking into this very thing......lol !! thanks for sharing

[@patriciawoodward2566]

You taught me a new thing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I am so GLAD!!

[@thedreamisreal]

Always wondered about preserving store bought eggs... Thanks for clearing that up!

[@brendafox5241]

Every time I need an answer your name pops up I know I can always depend on your answer. Don’t know why I don’t just go straight to you in the first place. 😁 Thanks for your knowledge time and videos. Tx

[@lifewiththevolfies]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@amandamartin9176]

I'm so glad you made this video. I have a khaki campbell duck that gives me an egg every day and the eggs were starting to pile up. I was not sure how to store them! :)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure!

[@funkyprepper]

Will light Olive oil work too?

[@cancervenis]

Mrs Volfie, i am so gratefull with you for that important info, so i today have learn one thing else. Wonderfull. Love you

[@justinw1765]

All methods of egg preservation without refrigeration is about adding an extra air barrier to the egg shells so that oxygen doesn't permeate into the egg from the outside air. Lime in water, oil, wax, waterglass in water, waterglass dried on the egg, etc. With the waterglass and lime methods, you also get some anti-microbial action too from the high pH of these. So if the outside of the egg had some bacteria or the like on it, these methods will reduce that. There are 3 enemies of food: air/oxygen, moisture, and light. When you control one or more of these factors, you can preserve food for longer. Moisture might seem like an issue with lime or waterglass in water, but not in actuality. Again, the high pH keeps down microbrial growth and the water+mineral compounds keep down the air/oxygen from permeating the shell.

[@-freespirit-3314]

Thanks 🍀 Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Skiskiski]

I got it and I dont live on a farm! Good show Mrs V.

[@lindachandler2293]

Wonderful addition to my food preservation methods. I like the lime water method best, but options are money in the bank. That being said, I do keep a couple of dozen in the fridge and I think I'll do this for them.

[@tinknal6449]

I bet if you turn the eggs over once a week that it will extend life even longer.

[@bridget3694]

I was always told not to use washed eggs. I do this and use them for regular cooking up to 6 months and baking another 3 for a total of 9 months with no issues.

[@jerrysamuels1113]

How do you store the eggs?

[@BornRandy62]

Custard, pudding , frenched toast,. Nog's, all kinds of ways to use up eggs besides frying. Then you can consider selling or bartering them for other goods say garden produce

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Yup...true..the Regular fresh egg supplier ( local) Stopped selling eggs and got rid of their chickens this month!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

mmmmm custard!

[@marciasmith9627]

I didn't wash mine and I have several cartons done already but they came in the house clean do you think they will be ok

[@7891234able]

Can I just use the laxative type mineral oil?

[@khentabernero5459]

is it possible to use cooking oil why only mineral oil?

[@autumnc6225]

How long would they stay fresh if I could not refrigerate them?

[@virginia7191]

Explained very clearly1 Thanks Bev!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

my Pleasure!

[@ebofthecanyon]

I realize this vid is 3 yrs old but please explain why you would wash off the bloom before you oil the eggs? I would think ti leave the bloom on then oil them if they are basically clean ti starr with. Thanks for info about store bought eggs and choosing the furthest date out.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

You have to replace the bloom for long-term storage in case there is bacteria

[@ellensears]

You CAN use store bought eggs. Do the float test to check if they're good

[@sharonfransen1191]

Can you oil duck eggs too?

[@bethanyfehr6500]

So much good information

[@mermaidmoxie8908]

Thank you!

[@melissacampbell5249]

Shared this on my Facebook! Great info!

[@serdlc64]

For fresh eggs, do they have to be oiled within a certain amount of days or just the same day?

[@TheLissabee]

Hi Bev, wondering how you 'wash' your eggs, I am being told NOT to wash them bu't to 'wipe' them clean? Thanks in advance for your advice and be blessed.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I use a brush and warm running water! Then let them air dry in the lid of the carton

[@TheLissabee]

Thanks Bev, that is what I do, but, was told this causes bacteria to set inside the eggs??? Thank you for all you do my dear !!!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

never had that problem!

[@sheepish9658]

it's important that the water/solution is WARMER than the egg. If you wash in cold water, it causes the egg to contract, and this pulls water and bacteria into the egg and could cause it to spoil! That may be why you were told to not wash eggs. Most of the time, no action or wiping off debris is sufficient.

[@TheLissabee]

Thank you for your informative reply !

[@wheepingwillow24u17]

Have you ever frozen eggs, if so how'd that work out? thanks

[@blue-flamephoenixrising2398]

I have a question and I think it is important.. why do you wash the protective coating off the fresh eggs, it has been coated naturally by the hen and is still fresh ??? why not just oil over the protective coating that comes from being laid and is fresh already..?

[@sheasawyer3900]

Bev, I live off grid and do not have a refrigerator. How long do you think the oiled eggs will stay in my dark pantry? Thanks much!!

[@JB-le6zm]

Water glassing would be a better option for you. Lots of videos out there. Very easy and eggs last longer... no refrigerator needed. 😉 it seems I'm 3 years late getting to this party, but I'm here

[@sheasawyer3900]

@@JB-le6zm i actually have been water glassing for the past 3 years 😁😁😁 A five gallon pail will last us from November to March.

[@JB-le6zm]

@@sheasawyer3900 it's amazing the things that most of us today have never heard of... things that our grandparents did every day. Back to basics😉

[@sheasawyer3900]

@@JB-le6zm I'm afraid that back to basics is going to be a great resource now. People are having to choose between heat, food and medication now. And it's just getting worse.

[@JB-le6zm]

@@sheasawyer3900 yes and those who have been paying attention, will be ready. Those who laughed at us will become the enemy.

[@bingo45373]

When I had met John the first time I can't remember if it was cherail on the hill or glow was telling us how back in the old days they used lard to persevere them

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

You CAN..but oil is better because the oil works into the pours of the shell better.

[@YouWho2]

So this can be done with olive oil or vegetable oil as well with same results??

[@michaelswenson6599]

Long ago, i put away eggs dipped in paraffin and packed in salt. This is obviously easier and cheaper. Putting those in salt may avoid the frig.

[@aeptacon]

how do you coat the egg? with tongs?

[@alenrayen1028]

Thanks a million! Granny

[@neuronweb]

Question: Can you vacuum pack water glassed eggs?

[@mrsvolfiesingsit5659]

I water glass over 10 dozen eggs.They all went bad so I can't tell you

[@lisabooker6405]

You are a wealth of information! Thanks so much Bev! When ya pinch pennies to make them poop quarters like I do every little bit helps and you’ve helped me A LOT! Love ya for it too! Question....I seen a gal who preserved eggs in lye water. I forget who. Anyway...my question was this...they kept them in a HUGE container and kept adding to it as they got more eggs...so to me there’d be no way of using the older eggs first cause they’re on the bottom. Wouldn’t that kind of defeat the purpose? And you’d never really know how old the egg was you’re eating cause it’s all in one giant container? Also she did say after several months (supposedly this method can preserve up to 2 years?) they may taste a little off from the lye. Listen...I’m not knocking how they do it. AT ALL! If something works in your home by all means DO IT! I’m just wondering if you’ve heard of this, tried it, knew anyone who did? Just curious. Some channels get uptight when you ask questions and think you’re being rude when you’re just genuinely trying to LEARN! Thanks so much! God Bless ~Lisa

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

It is not LYE water honey..it is LIME water..and I tried it and it failed!

[@lisabooker6405]

OurHalfAcreHomestead OHHH that’s right! Thank you! Glad I didn’t try it, I’d have poisoned myself. Hahaha No. I always rewatch or study and write specific instructions down before I try something new. I wasn’t going to anyway for this one, just didn’t make sense to me. Thanks Bev. I really appreciate the input. You’re the bestest! 😊♥️

[@YouWho2]

Preserving egg in lime water only works if they’re clean, fresh, & (IMPORTANT- UNWASHED). There are videos showing how to make the solution. Solution must cover eggs at all times. They cannot have any cracks either or it won’t work. Not even a hairline crack. But keep solution over the eggs & they’re good 1-2 years. Wash very well with water when taken out & do a water float test to be sure egg is good. Hope this helps everyone asking. I’m still learning egg preserving techniques myself which is why I am here watching this video.

[@teresalester1959]

Do you oil them then put in refrigerator? Or on shelf in pantry? My grandmother said they used vasaline and put in crock.

[@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm]

I had no idea you could do this. That’s absolutely amazing!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Then I am glad I remade the video!

[@perentietutadventurneering1652]

Can the same be done with duck eggs?

[@shirleypadilla3506]

Can i leave the egg without refrigeration? I live in florida, root cellar and i have an abundance of eggs thank God. I need ways to preserve them. I already have some water glassing eggs. Soon I'll be doing some quiche, scramble eggs breakfast and egg muffins and freeze them(daily use). Am thinking on doing some pickle eegs also.

[@lightone9904]

What about no refrigerator, how long is kept in cool dark space🤔

[@montypickle234]

So happy i found your channel.. 💐

[@alliveseen2850]

Can I use vegetable oil or sunflower oil? I don’t know if i will find mineral oil where I’m at. Thanks

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Absolutely...make sure it is a light weight oil like sunflower so that it fills all the pores

[@LB-tf3zx]

Very informational. Thank you,

[@lorielakediorio3338]

Thanks heard about doing this .

[@ninaburk2651]

Thank You SO VERY MUCH.

[@jessicacrewlove]

Will they last the same amount if placed in the styrofoam cartons?

[@arlenegarza4353]

Question I have eggs but they are dirty how can I clean them w out ruining bloom. Want to put in LIME or mineral oil. What brand mineral oil. I thought it was simple. But finding lit if mineral oil types.

[@user-wm2gp5jm4m]

thank you for your video and information !

[@alicefrolio1929]

You are such a beautiful person I love your personality

[@truthseeker3967]

I've done this for a few years now. I rotate the eggs, putting the newer one to the back. We've been consuming eggs that at about the 5 1/2 month old mark. I am noticing that the whites are very runny- like water. Is this normal?

[@margaret_rejnowska]

Can you use vaseline to coat the eggs?

[@lorip938]

Good info! Thanks!

[@krakoosh1]

Why do you use this method vs water glassing?

[@Captain1717Q]

How do you preserve store bought eggs? Most folks do not have chickens.... thank you.

[@lifewiththevolfies]

You crack them open beat them and freeze them

[@sramm]

Great video but the age of store bought eggs is not 6 months. Farmers have 30 day to get the eggs in the carton and there's another 30 days in the carton before the expiration date. This is by law.

[@johnathanbrandt2526]

I wonder if oiling eggs would allow one to waterglass eggs that have been washed?

[@cherylsigler]

Great Tip* Can you leave some of them on the counter? I understand if you have allot to keep some in fridge. I get 2doz. For $3.00 dollars each. From two suppliers. One is organic while the other are just eggs. To be honest I can't tell the difference. I am just glad to have fresh farm eggs in Summer. The only bummer us winter time. When I am forced to but from store, ugh! Thanks* Mrs. V ❤️

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

You can..but no for too long..a week maybe? If the weather is hot not then! But them fresh in the summer. Look about for a spare small fridge in second hand places..it is an excellent investment..and you have ( what I call) a mini dairy..So when butter or cheese go on sale..I stock up in there and of course all my spare eggs that have been oiled.

[@cherylsigler]

OurHalfAcreHomestead Great Idea* THANKS💞

[@Hummingbird-ns1fp]

OurHalfAcreHomestead so THAT’S why people are buying up the small refrigerators at WM today! I was wondering!

[@Christian-lm6qh]

You bring a good point about store bought eggs. They are probably months old.

[@normaborrego9770]

My eggs when i crack them but they stick to the shell do you why. But i love your videos

[@BK-vh3do]

now I did not know that thank you for showing

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

Another excellent, valuable video. Because of your content (and trustworthiness), I type up the content of all the videos that are pertinent to my needs, print them out and finally put each one in 1 of 3 (entitled Cooking, Quilting, & Preserving) in what I call my "Volfie Volumes." Power goes out, I will not have to worry - I have hard copies. Problem is I think I have to start a 4th volume - "How How Does It!"

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

Mineral oil can be found in the pharmacy section.

[@furbaby7116]

I use store bought eggs and coat in mineral oil and they last 9 months. Any eggs work.

[@Artchick1972]

Excellent video

[@aproverbs31woman59]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@overcomingone7058]

Is is ok if the farm put the chilled fresh eggs?

[@lifewiththevolfies]

Yes///just leave them open on a table to room temp they will sweat..then dry them with a paper towel and make sure they are BONE dry before oiling! Hope this helps

[@overcomingone7058]

@@lifewiththevolfies Thanks I just oiled 4 dozen fresh eggs. I just put them in the fridge. Then I thought many they need to set out for a time first.

[@tomchristian9932]

Thank you great vid, great info!

[@stephenweiss8457]

I'm trying to stay away from petroleum products mineral water is a byproduct of petroleum so is there any other types of oil such as olive oil or any other coconut oil Etc that can be used? I am using a voice recognition program as I am dyslexic I didn't have enough time to edit thank you

[@YouWho2]

I would be curious to know as well.

[@rebeccalynn3092]

So you do wash off the original bloom? Sorry, I'm more used to the water glassing method, which requires the bloom to be intact. For eggs that are dirtier and require some washing, can I oil them instead then? I love my hens, and they can be messy sometimes.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I do yes and leave them to dry at room temperature before you oil them

[@rebeccalynn3092]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead Thank you so much. I normally wash and air dry mine anyway (except the eggs I want to hatch), so this would work perfectly!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

@@rebeccalynn3092 EXCELLENT!

[@chairbottom1310]

What are the do's and donts to washing eggs? What soap to use and what water temperature?

[@annettecastellanosguillen9491]

Thanks so much for sharing....

[@mariaa.aguirre]

i saw another youtuber say you can use shortening (crisco) on store bought eggs before water glassing? what is your opinion on this?

[@truthseeker3967]

I've been doing this method for about 2 years now, and it works! I found something strange today that I had never seen before. Dark green/ black moldy fungus looking spots on the inside of 2 egg shells- the shells themselves - not the yolks. The eggs were only 3 months old. The pullets had only been laying for a month at that point, but their eggshells were super solid and hard (except for one pullet who started with rubber eggs) What do you think?? My small flock is super healthy- large coop, etc . Do you know what causes this?? I eat soft boiled eggs for breakfast most mornings but now am afraid to - I don't want to crack and fry all my eggs. Would appreciate any insights you have. Thank you.

[@jensherman2771]

Personally, I would try to find out which hen is laying the eggs with this condition. Then isolate her from the others to see if it’s every egg or a random egg here or there. I would be soft poaching instead of soft boiling until I could figure out which hen and the cause. Better safe than sorry. Best of luck to you💛

[@truthseeker3967]

@@jensherman2771 Thank you- all their other eggs have been fine- i have not gotten any rubber eggs in a while- they only started laying in July - but so far so good - (except for the two mold eggs- which were layed in August- I had the date on the side of the carton.

[@fisenknan3981]

Can I use cooking and normal cooking or edible oil?

[@Bluesymaple]

Can you seal them again when you check them? Should you rotate your eggs every 5 days, fresh or sealed?

[@Justda1sy_1303]

Does it have to be food grade mineral oil?

[@letitsnow4822]

What did you wash the eggs with?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Warm RUNNING water and a soft scrub brush

[@letitsnow4822]

What if they are soiled? thanks for the reply

[@sleepdepp]

I have headphones on and almost broke my eardrums when the video started lol. But informative video. Thank u

[@cindystrother7710]

GOOD morning THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR AWESOME ADVENTURES AND INFORMATION WOW HAVE A GREAT BLESS DAY WITH HOW TAKE CARE STAY SAFE

[@xyladivine]

Hi, Bev! I am new to your channle! This is my first time preserving eggs, and so I have 3 questions. (1) I am getting my eggs from a friend, who is driving out of state, and they bring me back some. I don't think these eggs are stored in a fridge before I get them, and they could be up to 5 days old before I receive them. Will they still be good for storing? (2) I oiled my eggs and the oil disappeared in 15 mins. Is this because they are a few days old, or did I not put enough oil on them? (3) Other channels are saying you have to heat the oil first before rubbing it in. I didn't see you do it to yours, so is this necessary? My eggs were being kept at room temperature before I oiled them. I am using food-grade mineral oil on my eggs. I washed and air-dried my eggs at room temperature before I oiled them. Thank you SO much for this video, and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos, and your reply!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Five days old are fine if they are FRESH. The oil soaks in because the bloom hqas been washed off..the oil replaces that. The temperature of your hand should be sufficient! I hope this helps!

[@xyladivine]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead You have helped me more than all the rest of the internet! I couldn't get an answer from Google or any other channels! Thank you!!!!🤗

[@xyladivine]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead P.s.My eggs are farm fresh, laid by several happy free-roaming, bug eating chickens!🤣

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

@@xyladivine My pleasure darling!

[@leadorchard2395]

NOT TRUE ! Did it with store bought and remained fresh 9+ months!

[@Moonstorm0551]

Could you make egg noodles from those eggs? How long would they last if you dried the noodles?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

yes you can..but the noodles need to be air dried NOT DEHYDRATED..I made THAT mistake ones!

[@Jg.Wintworth]

Store bought eggs are not 6-9 months old! By law, an egg can be sold for up to 30 days after the date it was put in the carton. And farmers have up to 30 days to go from when the egg is laid to the carton. That means those supermarket eggs can be two months old by the time you buy them.

[@dianedazzle241]

That "law" depends on where you live.

[@cameron3525]

@@dianedazzle241 not true-it’s FDA federal statute.

[@Fitchner-au]

Thank you, so much!

[@truthseeker3967]

One more question I did not think to ask before-- how do you wash your eggs? Do you just use tepid , tap water and a little bar soap? Or just rinse off without soap?