🍳 Water Glass Eggs & The Truth About Them 🍳
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- Опубликовано: 22 янв 2023
- 🍳 My thoughts & experience with Water Glass Eggs and preserving them.
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Thank you so much Patara!!! Can we do this with grocery store eggs
@@bittylovin7973 I don't think we can because store bought eggs have washed, so the protective covering have been cleaned off & you need that on there.
@@bittylovin7973 No, it is best to either freeze dry, dehydrate or simply freeze in the freezer.
@potpourrioflife how do you freeze eggs? I think I saw someone literally put them in ice trays? Buy not sure do I scramble them just Crack and add to it?? So many questions
Wow is that your son or daughter?
I just ate eggs this morning that I glassed in June. They were perfect. One thing I do that NO ONE ELSE suggests: about 1 month in, I transfer every egg to a new container with new solution. I check for cracks at that time and this has the added benefit of restacking so the older ones are on top. If they’re going to break they will have done so by then. The others can be rinsed and put in new solution in a new jar and they’re good to go. Also, DONT MOVE your containers unless you have to once they’re good to go!
Edit: I use 1 gallon jars from azure standard. Don’t do it in the huge jars.
Such great advice! Thank you! I even took a screenshot:)
Great advice! TY!
Thanks for this! I haven't done this yet but your explanation is great advice
I'm curious about this, as rinsing the eggs would remove some of the protective bloom would it not? I could see doing an inspection and straight transfer into new solution, makes sense, but the rinsing seems counter intuitive.
That makes sense! Thank you
water glassing for 5 yrs. rarely find a cracked one - one of my hens lays a thin shell so I don;t put hers in. Got to be careful with them - use mine mainly for baking - use fresh solution every time
is it safe to throw out old solution?
@@deborahharvey854 it;s just lime -diluted. wouldn't pour on any plants but out in yard
Youcan pour it into the beds where you intend to plant your brassica crops
Ive eaten water glass eggs since i had my first taste of egg long before i was a year old. I will continue to water glass. The crocks are kept in a dirt cellar under the house as they have been been for 72 years. I think a lot depends on the water used.
That's very true, it can affect the shell.
I’m by no means an expert but for those that may be thinking about doing this. You don’t wash the eggs first. Leave the bloom on. And candle the eggs to see if there are any cracks in the shell that aren’t obvious to the eye. And I believe a cool place is ideal. So keep under the counter rather than up top
Didn’t know about candling them prior to doing this, THANKS!
I never thought of candling them, will try that. I also think a dark cool place is best for storing
Thank for the candling tip! I hadn’t thought about checking for cracks. Will that also work on thicker shelled eggs, like quail?
I use 1/2 gallon jars - just because of the weight. Not only egg-on-egg weight, but also carrying the jars up and down the basement stairs. If I drop a jar, I'm only out 14 eggs and a jar.
Exactly
There’s also dehydrating, freezing and freeze drying! I love it- don’t put all your eggs in one basket
I crack a fresh egg into one of those half-sized "snack" baggies. I push as much air out as I can before I zip it closed. I put 12 0f those in a gallon ziplock, then into a thin cardboard box in my freezer. When I use them I let them sit on the counter for 5 mins before tossing them into whatever I'm doing. Perfect eggs every time, so far.
My mother grew up in the Depression (ice box era) and her family water glassed. It was really meant as a way to preserver over the winter until laying started again.
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I love how James always looks so serious. Except when he looks at you. His eyes light up. Love your videos!!!
When I water glass, I use them for baking or scrambling. If one cracks in the batch- I pull the good ones out of the solution, rinse and put in fresh lime water. The bad egg and the discolored lime, I dilute & pour into the garden or potted plants. No waste, no worries! 💚
I did not think u could wSh them?
@@annettehill4490 it’s not a wash just a rinse
I never even thought of using the solution in the garden!! Wonderful idea!!
I tried water glassing for the first time. I did mine in July and have used most up already. I noticed that the yolks tend to break into the whites so I use them in baking and scrambled eggs. Would definitely do it again this coming summer.
Thanks for sharing!
@@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara thanks for the suggestion of using smaller batches. I’m definitely going to do that next time.
I've raised chickens for 58 years. I've been cooking for about 56 years. One thing I learned from my Grandma was to always break each egg seperately into a small bowl before combining either with other eggs or into baking or cooking. This prevent having to toss a whole batch of anything. I cannot recommend this strongly enough. It takes a few seconds more. But so worth it.
Since I have ducks, guineas and chickens, I also candle my eggs before I rinse them to use them. I do not wash or rinse them until I use them. Nor do I refrigerate my eggs and they last for months.
I do a float test before breaking them open, then do a smell test. I also keep mine in well washed plastic coffee can, usually holds just about 2 doz eggs.
I’m surprised the plastic works, because most videos I’ve watched on it advise you to only use glass. Unless that’s because of the chemicals from the plastic leeching into the eggs.
@@cindyhowarth7208 I've had no issues with them. And I've been using them for 3 years
@@kerriskitchen4747 I use icecream pails. They are food safe so no issues with mine either.
@@cindyhowarth7208 her coffee can is a food safe plastic since a food/drink product was in it .. any plastic containers that had food products in them could be used as well.
Great idea! That's a perfect size.
If you are concerned about your glass eggs, do the float test. This will tell you if they are good or not
I totally use the float method!
I always crack every egg into a small bowl before I put them into whatever I am cooking. But if I have any question I float first.
I tried my first batch that was from 8/21. They didn’t float. The yolks were runny. They don’t smell. I just am a little worried.
Whats the "Float Test" exactly?
I am of Bavarian heritage and like beet-picked hardboiled eggs. They last for years; you can add eggs to vinegar/beet pickling solution over time. I can bake with flaxseed instead of eggs with no problem.
Nutritionally, flaxseeds are inferior to eggs.
@@ashleynoelle7429 I would agree, but if you don't have eggs to bake with, they do the job.
Also worth mentioning that flax seed lowers cholesterol, while eggs add to cholesterol levels.
@@michaelschneider9710 do you process your beet pickled eggs in any way to store for long term storage?
On my chia seed pkg it says they can be used for egg replacement also.
Thanks for the info, FYI; if you want extra fluffy eggs, a little restaurant trick is to add a little water to you eggs when you scramble(max 2tsp per egg), NOT milk, milk may taste better to some, but a little water when you are scrambling will make a fluffier egg. We always did this for omelets not scrambled eggs for the plate.
They do that in China also
My Grandma was raised on a chicken farm. They raised 700 plus chickens. She told me that they used to water glass their eggs and that they would be fine but the yolks would often break. My hens have not been laying for the last several months except for a couple that free range. I've had that issue with the feed that you're talking about. Great video!
Thanking your son for his input too. It’s not easy to get on camera and we appreciate you Gabriel! (The mom in me can’t help but yell “good job!”) Lol.
Saw one person say to use a flashlight to check for hairline cracks on the eggs before water glassing them.
It's nice to see Gabe again. My husband brought me one egg yesterday from the chicken house I was so excited. I bought an 18 count the other day the price was 7. 80 see why I was so happy about that one 🥚 🐣 egg.
This is a perfect example of diversification of assets and supplies, and the need for such. Thank you Patara.
You mean don't put all your eggs in one basket? :)
I haven’t gone into my water glasses ones yet, but I had an egg crack in one. I saw it go cloudy and dumped it, but it was a gallon jar completely gone. My thought then was I think I’m only going in smaller batches. Honestly we have enough chickens we don’t need to water glass, but I think there is a very important lesson in learning to preserve whatever you can and learning what works best for you in case you ever truely needed to do it. In normal day to day I don’t need to, but I will continue to do a few small batches to preserve the knowledge.
Patara the lessons you provide us are priceless 👊🥰🙏
Thank you, Ms. Linda! 🧡
For sure, agree! 😅
Yes!!!!
I've water glassed my eggs for 3 years. Just like fresh. The yokes may not be as stiff the older they get, so I just use them scrambled or omlette. If they crack in there, just throw that one out.
Absolutely! I use mine for baking too. They’re excellent.
💯 absolutely agree.
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Don't toss them. I crack them and put the shells and all in my holes when I plant tomatoes and peppers. Seems to work pretty well.
Also the batch we lost was because of a small stress crack we missed when we started them.
I always keep egg shells for the garden. Great tip!!
I water glassed my eggs in Summer of 2021 in a 5 gallon bucket and got no breakages. But I never moved the bucket and just took what I needed at the time. This past summer, I used a 2 gallon bucket and tried moving it out of necessity. I got 10 breakages so I ended up blending and freezing the rest. Lesson I learned? Leave your water glassed eggs in a permanent spot and don’t agitate them. The slightest pressure from the walls of your container and each other will break them. Also, water glassed yolks break easily so you may not be able to separate yolks from whites.
My son just last night gave me a five gallon bucket with 10 dozen eggs that he put in on 1/28/21. So far they are all perfect . He kept then in his dark cold basement. I am going to freeze dry them now. Did not have freeze drier back 2 years ago. So thankful to have both options to preserv
Thanks, Patera, for showing us the good, the bad, and the ugly!! I water glassed my 1st batch about a month ago because I kept seeing your's on your counter and thought I might as well give it a try. My hens are young and started laying in November, so I do have plenty of eggs, but I still thought I'd give it a try so I would know for next year. I was fearful about the weight and about losing to me eggs, so I put mine in a 1/2 gallon jar. Think I will continue to do that. Thank you so much for all you do for us! God bless you girl!
I started water glassing my eggs in September 2022 in half gallon jars. 15-19 eggs per half gallon. I stored them in cool dark place. I’ve started using them now. So far everything is ok. I don’t reuse the water.
I crack my individually and smell them. If I don't like the way they smell, I through them out. I mainly use them for baking. I love when Gabriel is in your videos 😁
I prefer to put them in a silicone cupcake trays, use my stick blender to scramble them in the cup, cover and freeze then pop them out and put into freezer bags marked with the date.
I'm right there with you on that one! I'm baking brownies with my frozen eggs now☺️
How long do they last like this? Do you vacuum seal?
@@amberbusby7977 a year at least, but I use them in the winter for baking or just scrambled eggs so no, I don't vacuum seal them or I wouldn't be able to get into the package to get them out when needed and with the cost of the vacuum bags these days, I same those for my meats that I bulk buy and break down to smaller portions.
I do the same thing using silicone baking trays. They look weird when they thaw but they bake fine. I have not tried them as scrambled eggs yet as I still have fresh to use. But I still like having some frozen too.
Thank you! I’m going to try that method next time I get an abundance of eggs.
I totally agree with your assessment. Last year I was so zealous about water glassing. I lost a 5 gallon bucket of eggs. I had to lift and move the bucket which I guess cracked the eggs... thus they spoiled. Those eggs glassed for about 18 months.
After that experience I down-sized to a 2 gallon container. I found one cracked egg, no smell, water was not gray and my extra sensitive smeller unit (husband) LOL He taste tested the eggs. They were great!
Now with our new hens we are collecting 12-14 eggs each day. Aside from giving eggs away to friends, I started a smaller 1 gallon container for glassing. I'll label them and use those eggs sooner than previously stated. I will start using the oldest batch as soon as production slows down.
Love it!! “Don’t put your eggs in one basket” Maybe that’s where that came from! Thanks sis for another great video ❤
Thank you for the reminder. I checked mine now and many appeared to be "frozen" likely because they were in a location close to the ground. I opened them all and there was no odor at all and some actually looked like the usual opened eggs.
Just a thought.... could the bad batch be because it was exposed to light and heat as well? As with any food preservation, temperature and light exposure are contributing factors to spoilage.
Thanks for the video Patara !
IKR?!? I keep mine in our cellar.
I have been glassing fresh eggs for 3 years. I have some 2 years. I keep them in a glass jar in a dark cool closet. I tested them 2 days ago and they are fine.
Cool dark place not disturbed seems to do best. Also I use them up between 6 and 12 months.
Adorable cookie jar!! A tribute to miss Belle!❤️
I have always believed that you give us ONLY the facts, that you KNOW, thank you for that! On another note, I'm soooo jealous of Gabriels great looking hair!
I'm so glad you showed us your eggs. I'm going to stick with freezing or freeze dried eggs. Your the second person I watched that has had trouble of breakage. The other person said it stunk and a 5 gallon bucket full of eggs. I'm not risking that many eggs to be thrown out. I love my frozen eggs for baking and scrambled eggs.
Yes! I appreciated this. We can all learn there may be failure in our well laid plans and prep. Keeps me humble when I realize I don't have control when an unforeseen circumstance occurs. This was a great example of going with what comes with the territory of homesteading skills. You're the best!🌼❇️🌼❇️♥️
Make sure to rinse the lime residue off the eggs before cracking open 😉
Great video, Patara. I love that James and Gabriel took part in the test as well. Our little homestead doesn't have enough chickens to warrant water glassing, but in the future we might, and I would definitely give it a try after watching this. It's so informative to know what could happen and how to mitigate a possible problem. Well done!
I don't get to watch often but I love your channel. I didn't even know you could waterglass eggs until I watched one of your videos. Thank you for continuing to educate and inform us. Keep doing what you're doing. 🙂
Thank you for this most helpful and informative segment. I'm a recent subscriber who is looking to acquire more (exurb) homesteading skills and I find your demeanor and presentation style to be utterly guiless and charming. Keep up the good work!
This was my 1st ever batch of waterglassed eggs (chicken, duck, quail), set in July. So far, perfect results. My goal was to have eggs if needed when my girls are on holiday. So far, most of my ducks are still laying every day (in CT); chicks, not. I give my flock scrambled eggs with spagetti 1-2 times a week to supplement their food along with sprouts every day. Both of these extras save me on pellet food. So, unless I am totally out of fresh eggs, my waterglass eggs will be used to feed my flock. That's a win in my mind. God Bless.
Thank you for the information. I was wondering how the eggs were as far as taste. My Great-Grandma use to do her eggs that way until the house go electrified in 1976. I don't recall ever having eggs at her house so I was wondering. Love your down to earth way of presenting things. You share both the successes and failures to let us know things don't always go according to plan.
We only have room for a few chickens so I cannot risk losing them to experimentation, so I really appreciate that you are willing to take these risks and then be so honest about your results! I have learned so much from you and know I will be learning more in the future!
Lol
That look on his face was priceless.
Things I've learned about water glassing eggs - my opinion only;
1. Fresh, clean eggs, no more than 2 days out of the nest
2. Use smaller containers, clear preferably, to visually see any changes (I used the big white plastic bucket,. It got heavy. Going smaller from now on)
3. Store in a cool, dark room - OUT OF TRAVEL PATHS.
4. Check at least monthly,, visually & use your nose. If the bucket stinks, ditch it & start over, better safe than sorry.
5. When adding eggs to your container, use a spider style spoon to lower them in gently - easier than gloves IMO.
6. Date the lid when you started (we ate from the bucket off & on, for 8 months, before "someone" kicked it causing breakage). * see note #3.
9. ALWAYS crack each egg into a small bowl before adding to a recipe or pan.
10. If in doubt throw it out (into the garden works).
We liked them, the dogs liked them. Scrambled is best. Whisked easy for recipes. I still freeze whisked eggs in quantities of 3 & 6 as back up.
very helpful check list....we waterglassed for the first time this year and followed these tips.
Thank you 👍🏻‼️
I've been freezing whisked eggs for 8 years. I will continue but wanted to lime some this spring.
@@laurenj.5312 how long can whisked eggs be frozen? Do you use freezer bags?
Oh.... I love that concrete block comparison. Perfect sense. Now I know that you must "turn the eggs round" and check regularly. And Thank You for showing us the "learning curve". Need to know this too! I am starting glassing on March 1st, so glad of this knowing.
Awesome video, as always!
Thanks so much! This answered many questions and then some!
Needs to be stored in a cool , dark place away from heat. We store in small buckets away from light and heat.. in 2 gallon buckets. The clear jars we never use
Temperature is a big factor to water glassing eggs .....you have a wood cook stove and bake alot also so the kitchen is alot hotter at times than you think.........water glassed eggs like cooler temps such as the root cellar or floor storage for better success.... 65 Deg. or lower for ample success
Thanks for this follow up video!
Thank you for another wonderful video
My girls are coming back as well. I honestly feel like the freeze dried eggs are the best for us. They taste like fresh scrambled farm eggs. If I didn't have the freeze dryer I'd go with water glassing eggs. Glad to have this information.
Have you purchased freeze dried eggs? I am just considering getting a few hens. I am curious about dehydrated eggs and other options.
Was curious what the results would be. Thanks for doing this! Also, love the deer plate!!
Thanks Patara 🤗❤️
I loved this video. I have learned so much from you. Great to see James and Gabriel. Thank you for all you do!
Wow!!!! Thats awesome!!!!
Love U Pantera.
Thank you for another informative video
We had the same experience you did and I never tried again so I'm really looking forward to seeing this one all the way through as usual good morning everybody
James is really becoming a big part of the videos, you both are perfect for each other
Thanks for sharing this experiment. They look great 💕✌️
Awesome...thank you!! 💗
You two are such sweethearts.
GOD bless you both and the youngsters.
I’m a newbie to this idea- thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge & experience❗️🤗
I plan on water glassing for the first time this summer. These videos are much appreciated.
Thank you!
* also a nice treat to see Gabriel.
I will be trying this for next winter as my hens will be older next year and most likely not as productive through the winter as they were this year. I will do the "float test" before cooking them. Thanks for the info!
Thank you so much for this video!! Great content!!! 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you so much for doing this update! I water glassed eggs last spring and noticed one was cracked in the jar and wasn’t sure what to do with the others. Always learning from your channel!!
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I so enjoy you videos! I learn something new each time! Blessings ❣️❣️
Thank you Patara and James. This was is some great information on water glass eggs. Im thinking about trying it out. My hen's have started laying more again. God Bless yall.
Great video! I have been curious about water glassing. I think smaller batches is the way to go!!!
I can't wait to try it! I've watched many successful stories.
Glad for the update! I tried this from watching your video. Reminds me that I also need to try my eggs out.
I started doing water glassing right when you put out your videos, now I’ll go and check mine. I did put them in a cool dark cabinet so they wouldn’t be disturbed, excited to see the results.
Great lessons learned and shared. Thanks Patera ❤️
I just water glasses two dozen in two jars this weekend. Trying everything I can to preserve. Thanks for the test!!!
Looks Great guys.Beautiful color.Looks amazingly delicious 😋.
Thank you very much for the update!
Thank you. Very educational. I love follow up videos.
I have a new flock of 7 for my backyard. They just started laying and I’m so excited. I usually buy organic layer 18% protein feed. The price has gone up so I will be checking other small towns around for family owned feed stores. God bless you and yours.
Great information to know! Thank you for sharing...
I've never water glassed eggs before. I am new to chicken keeping and am expecting my hens to start laying in the next month or two. I really appreciate your demonstration with ruined eggs and all. It makes me feel more confident in trying my own when needed. I also live in Tennessee and have get the same weather conditions for my flock. Thank you so much for all you do and share.
It'll be spring. Young chickens either start laying in fall and then lay lightly thru the winter, or they wait til spring. I bet April. Enjoy!
New chicken owner here too! Got mine early Sept. And they started laying beginning of Jan! And I'll tellya, it's so exciting walking into the coop to see those little treasures every day! Love my girls!!
Thanks. Great lessons
I have been wondering if I should try to do this. Thank you for sharing 😊
Super informative video! Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 🧡
Thank you for the update. I will try it this year with duck eggs. Duck eggs are THE BEST for baking.
Thank you. I appreciate your information.
Gabe looks just like his Daddy! excellent video Patara thank you and happy greetings from Alberta Canada
Water glassing is something I am going to try this year. Also, some may want to try different pickling recipes with the eggs. There are a lot of recipes that are just delicious. Thank you Patara for another informative video!
You have me 😆 cracking up girl! Funky cold Medina, I loved that song!
I’m so happy I found you/your channel. Learning so much & not feeling so along out here on our new farm. So much to learn & learning each day.
Thank you so much for everything. I really appreciate your videos♥️. God bless you my friend.
You guys are just so adorable
Thank you for your review of water glassed eggs!! I'll have to try mine!
Another good video. Thank you Patara