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Post by graf on Sept 15, 2013 11:37:33 GMT -7
Well I decided to start buying more eggs and not refrigerating them, I bought 5 dozen today and covered the eggs with mineral oil, and will simply leave in the cartons on the counter. It only took about 2-3 ounces to cover all the eggs, I simply poured the oil onto a saucer and applied with my fingers. You should note to remove the eggs from the carton before beginning because the oil was to slippery to allow me to pick the eggs from the carton.
For those not familiar with the process, covering each egg in mineral oil replaces the bloom that is a protective cover produced by the chicken. Many farmers leave that on and keep the eggs simply in a basket until ready to use then wash them.
Covering the eggs will allow storage for 9-12 months stored at around 68 degrees. If your worried that eggs could go bad, simple enough bad eggs smell horrible, also if a shelled egg floats its bad, simple enough. I have read that baby oil will also work its mostly mineral oil with fragrance added. Anyway just wanted to pass it along, it will allow you to buy when prices are right without wondering how to fit into the fridge.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 15, 2013 11:54:05 GMT -7
Great reminder to some and great idea to those unaware. I saw preppers on t.v. storing away eggs using mineral oil. Like you said there are ways to let you know if the egg is still edible. Thanks for reminding me.
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Post by missasip on Sept 15, 2013 19:51:36 GMT -7
Eggs coated with water glass is also a good old school trick too.
Jimmy
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Post by graf on Sept 16, 2013 2:06:53 GMT -7
Eggs coated with water glass is also a good old school trick too. Jimmy Jimmy- Educate me on what water glass is, never heard of it,Thanks.
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Post by angelhelp on Sept 16, 2013 3:01:45 GMT -7
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Post by missasip on Sept 16, 2013 6:25:50 GMT -7
Thank you!! It is also a very good fire proof agent. All the main wood frame members in my shack are coated. Jimmy
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 16, 2013 8:27:24 GMT -7
Thank you!! It is also a very good fire proof agent. All the main wood frame members in my shack are coated. Jimmy Well I learned something new on preserving eggs, thanks y'all.
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Post by angelhelp on Sept 16, 2013 9:15:20 GMT -7
So did I! I didn't know about the mineral oil way until I came to this forum, but the water glass was completely unexpected. I've never seen or handled the stuff, nor had I heard of it until it was mentioned here.
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Post by missasip on Sept 16, 2013 18:13:41 GMT -7
It looks like water. Its a bit thicker, but not much. It dries to a somewhat fractured fiberglass look. Best way I know to explain it. You can coat a peice of wood with it and it will not burn. I used it as a fire-resistent coating for the wall behind the woodheater in my old shop.
Jimmy
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Post by marc on Sept 16, 2013 18:30:08 GMT -7
Well, shoot.....
Almost 60 years old and I have always wrenched my equipment, designed and repaired electrical, hydronic and conveyor systems. I'm enough of a redneck that JB Weld is one of my best friends - but I never heard of this until your post. Damn........
But I thank you, Sir!
Marc
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Post by orly152 on Sept 16, 2013 20:21:39 GMT -7
Thanks for sharing that graf...learned something new
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Post by Ceorlmann on Jul 20, 2014 23:45:17 GMT -7
I've only heard about preserving eggs through a pickling process. I'll have to try this some time.
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Post by graf on Jul 21, 2014 3:17:41 GMT -7
I've only heard about preserving eggs through a pickling process. I'll have to try this some time. I did my first pickling process this last spring with great results. I read that the eggs should be consumed within 30 days, also ALWAYS refrigerate. Thats why I made the choice to coat with mineral oil no refrigeration required,storage 9-12 months.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 5, 2014 16:11:17 GMT -7
Oh yummmmmm ................. Pickled eggs and tongue nchfp.uga.edu/how/cure_smoke/pickled_tongue.htmlProbably still peeing in my pants when my Grandfather would take me with him to "the bar" so he could play dominoes and ply me with pickled tongue, eggs and pigs feet til I was sick.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 5, 2014 16:18:02 GMT -7
We never wash the eggs collected from the chickens until its time to use them. Just leave the bloom on and let them set.
My Grandmother always kept her eggs that way in a basket on the counter, never saw an egg get refrigerated except at the store until my Mama took me away from my Grandparents when I was about 8.
Traumatic experience! Probably why I shot one of my stepfathers later on. (no it didn't kill him, just shot him in the leg with a .22, hardly made him limp)
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