Preserve Your Eggs for Two Years: The Easy Water Glassing Method

Preserving the Bounty: A Simple Guide to Waterglassing Eggs Many people with backyard chickens face an abundance of eggs, especially during the summer months. This leads to the problem of how to store and preserve them. One solution is water glassing, a method demonstrated by Wisecup Cackle Shack in a recent video. Water glassing involves submerging clean, farm-fresh eggs in a solution of water and pickling lime, which seals the pores of the eggshell, protecting them from bacteria and extending their shelf life. "Anyone else have a ton of chickens and too many eggs?" asks Wisecup Cackle Shack in her video. She explains that water glassing allows her to store eggs for use during the winter months when her chickens lay fewer eggs. The process is surprisingly straightforward. After mixing the pickling lime and water, she carefully places the eggs in a jar, point-down, ensuring they are fully submerged in the solution. The jars are then sealed tightly. This simple technique provides a practical solution for preserving the freshness of farm-fresh eggs for extended periods, reducing food waste and providing a valuable food resource during times of scarcity. The video's clear instructions and visual demonstration make water glassing accessible to anyone with a similar surplus of eggs.