'Tis the season for an abundance of eggs! My friend has a large flock and regularly gives us fresh eggs. Here is the proper method for freezing eggs for later use:
Preparation – Select fresh eggs and break each separately into a clean saucer. Examine each for freshness and remove any pieces of shell before mixing with other eggs.
WHOLE EGGS — Thoroughly mix yolks and whites. Do not whip in air. To prevent graininess of the yolks, add 1-½ tablespoons sugar, 1-½ tablespoons corn syrup OR ½ teaspoon salt per cup whole eggs, depending on intended use. Strain through a sieve or colander to improve uniformity. Package, allowing ½-inch headspace. Seal and freeze.
Another method of freezing a whole-egg mixture is to use ice trays. Measure 3 tablespoons of egg mixture into each compartment of an ice tray. Freeze until solid. Remove frozen cubes, and package in moisture-vapor resistant containers. Seal and freeze. Three tablespoons of the egg mixture (one cube) equal one whole egg.
EGG YOLKS — Separate eggs. Stir yolks gently. To prevent graininess, add 1-½ tablespoons sugar, 1-½ tablespoons corn syrup OR ½ teaspoon salt per cup of egg yolks, depending on intended use. Strain through a sieve. Package, allowing ½-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. One tablespoon of the yolk mixture equals one egg yolk.
EGG WHITES — Gently mix whites; do not whip. Strain through a sieve. No sugar or salt is needed. Package, leaving ½-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. Two tablespoons of the egg-white mixture equal one egg white.
I didn't know fresh or raw eggs could be frozen. I will definitely keep your information. I just started getting farm fresh eggs two weeks ago.
I have a question perhaps you can answer for me. After cracking the egg, there is some times a tiny spot of red blood and/or sometimes a tiny brown spot in it. Are these safe to use and eat? I've searched online and find both yes and no answers to the question.
Blessings!
DJ (Deb)
http://aaaletawomanlearn.blogspot.com/
Thank you for that info. Growing up, I was told the eggs with the spots were fertilized eggs and not to use them. Probably because it was unappetizing to them.
I'm glad you liked the book. I think I made a responding comment at that post but I'll have to check. If I neglected to do so, my apologies. I'm still so sad that all these wonderful books are going to be destroyed making it more difficult to find and own. AND I'm also so sad to see such a lack of interest of citizens loosing more of their responsibility and rights each day, the lack of interest in saving these books, our children/family, our farms, our animals, our lives. May God have mercy on us and help us.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I look forward to reading more of your blog. :-)
I left this same comment at your comment on my blog.
Blessings!
DJ (Deb)
http://aaaletawomanlearn.blogspot.com/
I'm the blessed wife of My Honey of 14 years, and Momma to eight wonderful Lambies aged 13 and under. We live in Central CA, and use Ambleside Online for our curriculum. I'd love to meet you , so browse a while and feel free to leave a comment!
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