How do you freeze eggs?

[shortstack]

I want to prepare for the upcoming sale on eggs during the Easter Season so.... How do you freeze eggs?

Andrea

[Neeley]

Here are three links on freezing eggs. Hope it helps.

http://www.georgiaeggs.org/pages/freezingeggs.html

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/FreezingEgg.htm

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/freeze/eggs.html

[shortstack]

Thanks for the links! How long can I keep eggs in the freezer?
Andrea

[IntlMom]

you can freeze eggs??????????

you learn someting new every day

[Christa]

Remember that they'll keep a long time in the fridge, too. The eggs I bought today are dated March 18, and I'd expect them to be fine for a week or two past that . . . I can't say for sure, though, because they never last that long at my house. :-)

[shortstack]

I knew you could use them for a while and they can even be tested by placing them in a cup of water. If they float they have too much air in the shell and need to be thrown away.
I was hoping they would keep for at least 6 months in my freezer. That way I won't have to buy eggs at the regular price for that long.

Andrea

[luv-my-lexi]

you can freeze eggs??????????

you learn someting new every day

I never knew you could either....that is why I love browsing here.

[Edna_E]

I didn't think you could - so thank you for teaching me. Can you freeze them after they are cooked?

[ellendanis]

You either need to cook them (scrambled, quiche, souffle etc.) or take them out of the shell, mix the white and yolk together or seperate yolks and whites. Place in a small container or zipped freezer bags. Thaw completely and stir before use in recipes.

They will last almost forever in the fridge if you will place a damp paper towel or small dish cloth in the container AND keep it damp with a spritz or two of water every few days or so (keeps the air sac from drying out). If you just have a few cartons - you can place them in the high humidity drawer. We have a small flock of chickens and that little trick gets us through the winter weeks when several of the girls decide to take vacation days.

Enjoy!
Ellen

[Neeley]

I didn't think you could - so thank you for teaching me. Can you freeze them after they are cooked?

Yes. I do it all of the time. Makes for easy breakfast prep on busy mornings.