Go Back
Water glassed eggs in a Mason jar.

Water Glassing Eggs

Preserving eggs by water glassing is a long-standing historical method that works wonderfully for long-term egg storage. Learn the easy method for water glassing eggs.
4.22 from 134 votes
Print Pin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Equipment

  • Half-Gallon Mason Jar

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Hydrated Lime
  • 1 quart Filtered Water
  • 8 Fresh Eggs Make sure they are clean with the bloom still fully intact.

Instructions

  • Start off with a clean vessel to store your eggs. Depending on how many eggs you want to preserve will determine the size of your container.
  • Gently add your unwashed fresh eggs. (Remember to position them with the pointed side down (the smaller side of the egg).
  • Measure out your water and lime. The ratio of water to lime is for every one quart of water you’ll use 1 ounce of lime. No matter what size container you’re using, this is the ratio to follow.
  • Add the lime to your clean water and whisk until completely dissolved. The water will look milky white.
  • Pour lime water over eggs until they're covered. You can always add more lime water and eggs later on if your vessel isn't full.
  • When you’re ready to use your eggs, simply remove them, give them a good rinse and use as normal. 

Video

Notes

  • Scale this recipe up for however many eggs you want to preserve. We usually multiply by eight and use a 5-gallon bucket for a large batch.
  • We point eggs down because there’s an air pocket in each egg, so if you have it going toward the largest size, it’s not touching as much of the egg white, and you’ll end up with a better-quality egg.
  • The biggest concern with water-glassing eggs is evaporation. You don’t want your lime water evaporating and exposing your eggs, especially if you’re storing them in the basement, where you might forget about them.
  • One way to keep evaporation from happening is to use a container with a lid. If your container doesn’t have a lid, add a layer of olive oil over the top of the water, then cover it with a towel to keep any bugs or insects out. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 65mg
Tried this recipe?We want to see! Tag @homesteadingfamily on Instagram.