How to Water Glass Eggs
Learn how to water glass eggs in pickling lime to preserve them long-term. Water-glassed eggs can then be stored on the pantry shelf to use just as you would use fresh eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 quart water filtered or distilled
- 1 ounce pickling lime
- fresh, clean, unwashed eggs (do not use store-bought eggs)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash a half gallon jar and lid.
- Add clean eggs to the jar with the small (pointed) end down.
- Add filtered water to a bowl or a large measuring cup. Weigh out lime and add to the water, whisking until dissolved.
- Pour lime water mixture over the eggs in the jar, making sure they are completely covered with the lime water.
- Add the lid to the jar and screw on tightly. Be sure to add the date to your lid. Store water glassed eggs in a cool, dark place.
- According to most sources, water-glassed eggs should last for at least a year.
Notes
It is totally normal for the lime to settle at the bottom of your jar.
If you want to water glass a larger amount of eggs, use a ratio of 1 ounce of pickling lime to 1 quart of water.
When you're ready to use your water glassed eggs, all you do is carefully remove them from the container of lime water and wash them thoroughly. You want to wash off all of the lime water before using them.
Properly preserved and washed eggs can be used just as you would use a fresh egg. The longer they are stored, the texture may change slightly.
Before using your preserved eggs, carefully inspect them for any cracks. If the eggs smell bad, do not use them, but throw them away.
