Three Ways to Preserve Eggs for Long Term
Morgan Rogue 02.06.23
Eggs are a hot topic at the time of writing this in January 2023. Egg prices have skyrocketed as more chickens have come down with the case of avian flu among other reasons.
Eggs are a great source of protein and between personal and restaurant use, in the US, we average using about 2-5 dozen of eggs a month.
It’s a staple for many households.
So what happens when it suddenly disappears?
If you’re able to get your own chickens, I highly recommend that.
Know a neighbor with chickens?
Ask them to do a trade for a regular egg delivery.
Is there a local farmer’s market? Head down there and get to know your local farmers to source eggs locally.
There are ways to get eggs without the grocery store.
However, there are also ways to preserve eggs for longer periods of time so you always have them on hand.
Here are the best ways to preserve eggs for long term:
Dehydrate
Yes, if you have a dehydrator, you can dehydrate eggs! Check out the post I made about dehydrating eggs. They last for about 5-10 years when placed in mylar with an oxygen absorber. To rehydrate, mix 2 tbsp of dehydrated eggs to 2 tbsp of warm/hot water. Mix it up really well. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes. If it doesn’t reconstitute all the way, add in a tiny bit more water (1 tsp at a time, or even less) and mix again and let sit another few minutes to thicken. Cook as scrambled eggs or use to bake or cook with.
Freeze Dry
If you have a freeze dryer, you can absolutely freeze dry your own eggs. These will last 20+ years when placed in mylar and using an oxygen absorber. If you don’t have a freeze dryer, you can purchased freeze dried eggs that have the same shelf life and are already packaged appropriately.
Freeze
Yes, you can freeze eggs! The best way to freeze eggs is by mixing up raw eggs like you’re about to make scrambled eggs. Then place the raw eggs in ice cube trays and place in freezer. You can use them just as you would dehydrated or freeze dried eggs, let thaw first before using.
How will you be preserving eggs?
I use all three of these methods to ensure I have an ample supply of eggs. We love eggs, and more importantly, we use eggs a lot in cooking and baking. So to be prepared not to feel shortages or price increases, we ensure we always have plenty in stock at home in various ways.
