Water Glassing Eggs
Water glassing eggs is a process that involves coating eggs with a solution of sodium silicate or calcium hydroxide in order to preserve them for an extended period of time without refrigeration.
Equipment
- 1 Glass Jar w/ a Tight Fitting Lid 1 gallon
Ingredients
- 1 Quart Filtered Water
- 1 Oz Hydrated or pickling lime
- Eggs
Instructions
- Select fresh, clean eggs that are free of cracks or other damage. Place the eggs in a clean jar.
- Prepare enough lime and water solution to completely cover the amount of eggs you are glassing. Be sure to follow the 1:1 ratio for quarts of water and oz of lime. Mix well to dissolve the lime.
- Pour the solution over the eggs until they are completely covered,
- Cover the container with a lid or other airtight seal.
- Store the container in a cool, dark place such as a basement or root cellar. Maintain temps between 40-60°F (4-16°C).
- Check the eggs periodically to ensure that they are still covered with the solution. If necessary, add more solution to cover the eggs and remove any cracked eggs immediately.
- When ready to use the eggs, remove them from the solution and rinse them thoroughly with water.
