Like many, I tend to be an emotional eater. And dog-gone-it, if I want a fried egg, I want a fried egg. And no amount of seasoning of 
French name-calling will sufficiently entice me to mentally switch from the envisioned savor of a fried egg to settle for an omelet made from powdered eggs. Yes, this certainly is a problem if I find myself completely out of real, honest to goodness eggs! Powdered eggs and other egg substitutes are great for baking and such, but there’s just nothing else that compares to a real fried egg, over medium–not to mention the fact that it’s also been impossible thus far for me to make my sinfully delicious cream puffs with any of the substitutes. So, not one to leave something as important as a hankering for a fried egg to chance, I’m happy to say that there’s a great alternative to powdered eggs or “egg substitutes.
I’ve previously written in great detail how to preserve your real eggs without refrigeration—yet another reason why I’m certain that the folks at the local extension offices hate me fiercely—but I realized recently that I haven’t written about my favorite method of preserving eggs. Thanks once again to my farmer friend for sharing this with me some time ago. It really easy actually, all you need is some good ole fashioned mineral oil, your eggs and cartons, and preferably a pair of food handling gloves. All you’ve got to do is 
warm up the mineral oil slightly (it spreads easier) and slather it all over your eggs. Put your eggs back in the carton, with the narrow tip facing downwards, and then store them in a cool, dry, place. As an added measure for taste and texture, flip over the eggs every 30 days.
You see, when eggs come out of the chicken they naturally have a coating which enables them to last at cool room temperatures for long periods of time. When you purchase eggs from the store, that natural coating has been washed off and the eggs have been sanitized. When you replace the coating with mineral oil you’re essentially mimicking what Mother Nature did in the first place.
Mineral oil is easily found in your pharmacy section of your grocery stores or more specifically in the digestive aid section of your pharmacies. If you accidentally get part of the shell in whatever you’re making, it’s no problem. A little mineral oil won’t hurt you one bit, and a lot will simply clean you out good! You don’t absolutely have to warm up the mineral oil, but warming it for 10-15 second in the microwave on high will help it spread more evenly over the eggs. I like to use the thin plastic food handling gloves because the slimy feeling of the oil bugs me after a while. A quarter cup of warmed mineral oil will take care of about 6 dozen eggs.
Using this method you can take advantage of great sales on eggs without having to worry about how much room you have left in your refrigerator. This method will enable you to have whole, real eggs for 9 to 12 months past their expiration date. Yes, NINE to TWELVE months without refrigeration. You can use this method on fresh eggs or store-bought eggs. Obviously the fresh ones are 
going to last longer than the store-bought ones. How do you know when you’ve got a bad egg? Well, your nose will be certain to tell you in an unmistakable manner. I’ve only had one bad egg in all the time I’ve done this. And just in case you’re wondering, one bad egg in the carton does not mean that the rest of them have gone bad—just the one that smells horribly.
It doesn’t matter which kind of egg carton you use, cardboard or foam, although I like the foam better if I had a choice, because I picture the cardboard absorbing my mineral oil. Of course such an issue, if valid, could be rectified by lining the cardboard cartons with plastic wrap. But after trying that a couple of times and finding no difference between the plastic wrapped dozens and the non, I gave up on that extra step.
The downside to this method is that you won’t be able to make traditional egg white dishes such as meringue which requires absolutely fresh egg whites. But otherwise, any time you want some fried eggs with your bacon or as the basis of your fried egg sandwiches, you won’t have to sacrifice taste or texture one iota.
Now suppose you’re one of those readers who reads what I have to say just so that you can tell the rest of the world how absolutely crazy I am. Instead of derision, why not give it a shot and try it? Mineral oil is cheap enough. If all you did was try it on one egg in a carton you might find that I’m right on the money on this one. You may also discover that you’ve just made a heck of a lot more room in your refrigerator with this method and found a way to save tons of money on that overpriced powdered stuff that’s sold out of fear.
Just as an aside, another not-so-well known substitution for eggs in your baking is actually clear gelatin. I purchase the “Ultra maxi gel” from Augason Farms when it goes on sale. (It’s SO much cheaper than buying box after box of those tiny Knox Gelatin Brands) Just one of these bags is equivalent to 10+ dozens of eggs for the purposes of baking. And you know how I love my multi-purpose items. This strategy saves me money on using the expensive powdered stuff and also serves as a nutritional supplement and a thickener for sauces, jams, and much more.
A special thanks to my farmer friend who doesn’t mind my peppering him with questions all the time, even if it’s something as insignificant as asking him why he keeps his fresh eggs on the counter all the time! It was just such a question that turned me on to this method.
Don’t you just love having egg-actly what you want when you want it without having to blow your budget?
Be sure to check out the other articles I’ve written on this topic. Enjoy!
http://preparednesspro.com/preserving-fresh-eggs/
http://preparednesspro.com/more-tips-for-preserving-eggs/
http://preparednesspro.com/safely-preserving-eggs/
79 Comments
Chris Burns · May 25, 2011 at 3:15 pm
I love, love, love this tip that I learned from you awhile back. I currently have quite a stash of eggs. I was lucky to find an unadvertised special of 50 cents a dozen and I stocked up confidently knowing that they would last because of this one little tip. Thank you!!!
Karen · May 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm
I do! :>) I’ve not tried this yet-but it’s on my list! Last month at my book club I mentioned waxing cheese and you should have seen the looks I got-did I suddenly grow another head? Oh dear, this comes from living in an area where NO ONE prepares. :>(
Chris · February 8, 2015 at 1:10 am
I know what you mean. I
I know what you mean. I either get, “What a great idea!” or ‘that look.’ I know they’re thinking I’m crazy.
sharon · June 11, 2017 at 12:58 am
Up north in the wilds of
Up north in the wilds of Canada, we would wax eggs to keep eggs for months.
NTMoMo · May 25, 2011 at 4:32 pm
I have a traditional irish cook book that says the farmers would butter their eggs before going to market. I imagine it was for keeping their eggs fresher, longer! I wouldn’t use butter now (too expensive!) but I do have some mineral oil on hand and I’m putting this to the test. Thanks!
frugalmom1 · May 25, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Wow!!! I had no idea about the eggs. THANKS!!!! My question is: Since I live in the South and we have a tendency to lose power with the powerful storms that roll through, how warm a temperature can the eggs stand before they go bad? Sometimes it is days before we get our a/c back.
Kellene · May 25, 2011 at 5:33 pm
That’s not definitive, but look at it this way. They sit out in the heat underneath the hens a while each day. My personal cool target is between 68 and 72 degrees. Again, if they go bad, your nose will definitely tell you.
Valarie · February 5, 2015 at 11:48 pm
You can also use the “float
You can also use the “float test” for the eggs. Put the ones you are going to use in water. If they float to the top, they are bad. They are still good if they do not go all the way to the top.
Debbie · May 25, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Very interesting Kellene! As usual you have given me something to think about. Now, my question is….I have chickens…..do I need to use mineral oil on the fresh eggs straight from Mama Hen that I have NOT washed off? How long would they last if I did nothing I wonder….?????
Kellene · May 25, 2011 at 6:46 pm
they won’t last months and months without washing them off, but they will last quite sufficiently just on your kitchen counter without having to put them in the refrigerator. I haven’t found any farmers sharing with me that they will last 9 months without some kind of additional treatment.
Santa Walt · May 25, 2011 at 8:15 pm
A couple of things. First, I would not do any type preservation of this type on store bought, cleaned eggs. The outer protective layer has been removed and the slightest contamination could get into your eggs. The second thing is that this type preservation can be done with “water glass.” A gallon of water glass will preserve a lot of eggs for a long time. This was what was often used before refrigeration. Water glass is actually a cement floor sealer. It is not very readily available, but it is available on Lehmans.com on the net.
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Water glass $19.95 plus shipping although it is a viable option.
Mineral Oil $2.49 and has never failed me.
Considering I’ve probably done this to more eggs than the majority of my readers put together, I’d say it’s viable as well.
Elaine · May 25, 2011 at 8:25 pm
this is awesome! would another type of oil work as well? or does it have to be mineral oil?
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:46 pm
other “oils” are likely to go rancid. Mineral oil is cheap so I wouldn’t take any chances.
Beverly · May 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm
I did purchase some powdered eggs but the thought have having real eggs lasting this long is truly amazing. I will give it a try. Thanks for all the wonderful information.
Donna · May 25, 2011 at 10:14 pm
I did this last year with eggs and after 6 months, some went bad. When I cracked open those that looked good, I found the egg runny as if the oil soaked in and ‘liquified’ my egg. It wasn’t nice and firm like a fresh egg. And my cheese after many coatings started to ooze. My basement temp is between 57 and 65, depending on the season. I had my cheese hanging in nylon stockings. Does that put stress on the wax?
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Your eggs do become more runny over time–Which is why I always warn that you can’t use the egg whites for making meringues.
You can’t possibly put enough oil on the outside of the eggs to have the impact that you’re suggesting. Just this month I’ve used eggs at the 9 month mark. No problem whatsoever. I’ve found that the flipping them monthly makes a big difference.
Again, every time I see a problem with cheese waxing, it’s because folks are getting their methods from someone else and key components are missing. I then get to hear about it AFTER the fact. *sigh*. I’ve even seen misinformation from prominent cheesemaking sites–because they aren’t experienced with working and preserving existing/common store bought cheese, rather they are preserving the cheeses that they have made, which will inherently have significantly less moisture in them (because they aren’t plugging the cheese full of more water just to make more money when selling it by weight) and they aren’t typically storing their homemade cheeses in the refrigerator (rather caves or cellars or room temperature) and then waxing it.
I’ve seen some dingbats actually tell people to freeze their cheese first and then wax it. That is wrong on SO many levels, not the least of which is common scientific sense. Gee…what’s going to happen when cold cheese meets hot wax? They are going to repel and cause an air pocket and swelling, ere go you get oozing. in No, cheese is commonly hung. If you’re using a quality cheese wax, it should move with the cheese. And cheese also needs to be shifted occasionally due to gravity.
Chicken Little · May 25, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Like Donna, my cheeses oozed out on the floor of my cold food room. (Which is carpeted, and the “ooze” was a pain to get out of the carpeting.) I examined the wax on all of the blocks, and there were no holes. I had the blocks cradled in cheesecloth slings hanging from the ceiling and made sure they were free-hanging without contact to any other block. When I cut into them to use, a lot of oil poured out also. Now I bottle/water-bath seal my cheeses – even cream cheese in half-pint jars and even though the cheese gets a little stronger, they are perfect in every other way. My sister got the directions from gal who lives in the Australian bush and has no reliable electricity source.
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Storing the cheese on a flat surface is not recommended. You need air flow which is why I hang them and adjust them periodically.
Sounds like your cheese either didn’t pass the thumb press test and had too much water in it or it was too cold when you waxed it.
A lot of folks are “bottling cheese.” I’m definitely planning on trying it with cream cheese, but have not found enough reliable research to start on it yet.
Jay · May 25, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Kellene, I have your directions for preserving whole eggs in fine salt. This method seems easier. Have you found one way preferable over the other? I too have chickens. Should we wash the eggs (guess this means a rinse off in tap water) before using either method. I thought the natural “coating” would replace the mineral oil, but from your reply to Debbie, guess not.
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:34 pm
I prefer the mineral oil because it’s much less expensive and faster. I don’t wash the eggs from the store, but would if they were fresh from the hens. But now that I think about it, I’m not sure there’s any reason NOT to wash them from the store, so I’ll start including that in my process. It certainly won’t hurt anything to do so.
Carol · September 9, 2012 at 5:37 am
In preparing store bought eggs or fresh eggs, would you think the difference in the tecture of the eggs after months could be due to where we all live? I live in NC and we have some humid months. Farher south would mean more humidity.
What do you think?
Thanks.
Carol
Kellene Bishop · September 10, 2012 at 6:45 am
humidity always plays a role in the preservation of food and its nutrients and texture.
Pam · May 25, 2011 at 11:56 pm
I too had some REAL stinkers in the eggs….But I didn’t know to turn them over once a month till they were coated for about 4 months. Then they started to ooze. But about 3 dozen did survive!!! I’m in learning ‘cuz we have some new 3 wk. old chicks & I wanted to know what would work. I will be using this method & turning again…Thanx Kellene.
All my 5- 1 lb. blocks of waxed cheddar went STINKY BAD. They were suspended in a cool closet in open mesh bags. Donna, I agree with you, I believe the stress caused the ooze of the nasties.
Again these things were all faults of my own & lack of complete knowledge. Another reason I have to practice what is becoming a new life style.
Thank you again Kellene.
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:33 pm
every single time I am shown cheese that went bad it’s ALWAYS because someone has not complied with ALL of the guidelines. Cheese has too much moisture, isn’t rotated, doesn’t have enough thin layers of wax on it, etc. etc. etc. And no, the hanging of the cheese does NOT cause it to go bad. Think about that for a moment. How many Italian Deli’s have you seen with cheese hanging in the window?
Tom · May 26, 2011 at 12:23 am
You can also make your own powdered eggs by scrambling them and then putting them in your food drier until they are completely dry and then pulverising them in your blender and then sealing them in jars or can sealing them. Afriend told me about this and I am going to try it.
Cheryl Hite · May 26, 2011 at 1:26 am
i GOT MY MINERAL OIL AND I CANNOT WAIT TO TRY THIS METHOD OF PRESERVING MY EGGS.. THANKS FOR SHARING.
CHERYL
sean · May 26, 2011 at 1:43 am
great idea! sorry to sound naive but do you flip the egg over and return it to the carton with narrow side down again or store it with the broad side down for the next thirty days? thanks again for the information
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:27 pm
I just flip the entire carton over, gently.
Cynthia · May 30, 2011 at 2:03 am
Thanks Kellen. Flipping the carton over is so smart and easy. I’m glad I read all the entries and ran across your response on this question. Was getting this mental image of myself trying to turn each egg individually and winding up with more on the floor than in the carton. Easy fix!
Cynthia · May 30, 2011 at 2:05 am
Kellene…NOT Kellen…sorry ’bout that ~ “:O/
Katie · May 26, 2011 at 2:15 am
We have chickens and have had eggs on our counter for about 8 weeks without going bad. We don’t wash them until right before we crack their shell. For store bought eggs, check for cracks before you coat them. Hold them up to a light bulb to see if there are any cracks. I do crafts with eggs and was amazed at the number of tiny cracks in store bought eggs. That may account for the runny eggs or those going bad quicker than other.
CJ · May 26, 2011 at 5:03 am
I wish I was employed so I could buy extra food and get it put away… I want to really try this soon!
my mother thinks I crazy for wanting to put a garden this year! Even this late. But the ground is not dry enough to till.
Thanks for all your hints!
CJ
Liz · May 26, 2011 at 10:37 am
My son came home from his mission and told me that I did not have to refrigerate eggs because no one did where he had lived – Cambodia! Thanks for all of your efforts. I will be doing this!
Terrie · May 26, 2011 at 11:23 am
I dont think people know when they get “fresh” eggs from the store many times they are months old. I have chickens and every once in a while I will find eggs in the woods and boy do you have to be careful if you dont know how long they have been there…boy I have had them explode on me…nasty sticky stuff.LOL
Cel · May 26, 2011 at 11:28 am
Thanks for re-posting this for us dummy’s that couldn’t find it through the archives.
Sure would like the measurement of gelatin to egg ratio. Would like to try this substitute. I happen to have “beef gelatin” and can’t remember why. My senior “moments” are becoming a problem for me.
Again, thanks for sharing your “smarts”!
Kellene · May 26, 2011 at 3:26 pm
The measurements will vary by brand/manufacturer and will be posted on the packaging.
TeresaPofWyoming · May 26, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Kellene,
I haven’t tried this with the eggs but will soon. Also, do you know that you can “can” bacon much cheaper than the store bought “canned in tin cans” bacon? I have tried it and it does work! The bacon comes out of the jar feeling and looking almost raw and soft. You can cook it in the microwave, on top of the stove (but don’t turn it over until it has gotten slightly crispy or you will have bacon bits) or even in the oven. I read this at backwoods homes magazine. Enola Gay wrote the article – she does later say if you are canning it for long term storage use parchment paper instead of masking paper as the masking paper can break down after some time.
Thank you for all your time and effort to educate us.
Karen · May 27, 2011 at 12:48 am
Can you enlighten me what role parchment or masking paper (?-I don’t even know what masking paper is) plays in canning meat?
Kellene · May 27, 2011 at 2:33 am
Karen, you roll the pieces of bacon up in the parchment paper and then put them in the Mason Jar and then can them. Your parchment paper is just a tad bit longer than your bacon pieces and just a tad bit wider. You place the bacon piece on it, roll it like a jelly roll. Hope that helps.
Amy @ThoughtsofTHATmom · May 26, 2011 at 11:30 pm
I’ll be happy to try this method as I’m really excited to that there’s a way to re-extend the life of store-bought eggs. Can I still say you’re crazy, though? That way I won’t feel so alone. 🙂
Kellene · May 27, 2011 at 2:33 am
Sure, I’m quite comfortable with that title. 🙂
Beth · May 30, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Have you tried using soy flour to replace eggs in your baking? I tried that a few times but that was a long time ago. I believe it’s 1 heaping tablespoon soy flour and 1 tablespoon water to replace an egg.
Kellene · May 30, 2011 at 3:36 pm
No, I stay away from most sources of soy.
Janet Stocks · May 30, 2011 at 11:04 pm
The reason eggs should be refrigerated is to maintain quality–the egg white breaks down over time and goes runny, changing a grade AA egg to a gooey ooze that will work in baked goods or scrambled eggs in a pinch, but not an angel food cake or even a decent poached or fried egg. Aside from that, there is the possibility of samonella poisoning. This bacteria can be transferred from the hen into the egg, where it incubates at temperatures ranging from 40-140 degrees F. You cannot see, smell or taste the difference between a contaminated egg and a safe egg,so there isn’t really any way to tell if the egg is safe. An egg costs less than 10 cents when it’s not on sale–it’s not worth the risk to my family to experiment.
As for using gelatin as a replacement for eggs, it works fine. Just a note, however: Maxi-Gel is a starch while gelatin is protein-based:) I use Ultra Gel–it works better for just about everything.
Kellene · May 31, 2011 at 12:28 am
ATTENTION, THE PREVIOUS COMMENT CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION: however, lest anyone attempts to accuse me of “it’s my way or the highway…” But then again, it is my blog. 🙂 Guess even folks from the USDA or the Extension services read this blog occasionally. *sigh*
It’s interesting to note that according to CDC records, salmonella became more prevalent SINCE the widespread use of refrigeration and commercialization of eggs. Thus refrigeration is no guarantee to avoid salmonella. Fortunately, since I can’t get all of my food directly from the source, I drink diatomaceous earth daily as well as use anti-fungal and anti-viral essential oils. This is not because I don’t refrigerate all of my eggs, Rather because I can’t count on the USDA to care about anything other than prosecuting raw milk providers and thus I want to always protect my body from e-coli and salmonella.
Ultra Maxi Gel is indeed a gelatin and that’s what I mentioned in the article. Ultra Maxi Gel is different from Maxi Gel.
Sharon McNair · May 31, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Didn’t realize this could be done with store bought eggs. I thought fresh farm eggs were the only way to go since store eggs have already been washed. I also thought you could only use “food grade” mineral oil. So what I can buy at the dollar store in the health & beauty section will work too? What about fresh duck eggs? I have a couple of ducks gifting me with eggs and I’d like to preserve them…can I?
Kellene · May 31, 2011 at 4:14 pm
I have to say, I know nothing about duck eggs. I don’t THINK they would be any different, but I’m just not sure. Worst case scenario you can coat them and keep them in your refrigerator. 🙂 All mineral oil from the pharmacy should be “food grade” due to it’s purpose.
Donnella · May 31, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Eggs you purchase at the local Farmer’s Markets have also been washed or at least wiped off, removing the “bloom”. Still, they were just recently collected and not washed in Clorox or inoculated.
Debbie · June 2, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Thanks for the info on the eggs. Can you tell me what you recommend the basement temp be for storing the eggs?
Thanks
cat · June 5, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Have you considered the benefits of ground flax as an egg replacement in baking? I like to add it to my homemade breads and it seems to give them a pleasant, moist, springy texture.
Kellene · June 6, 2011 at 5:31 pm
I haven’t tried that yet, but I’ve heard nothing but great things about it.
Coral · June 8, 2011 at 11:09 pm
A friend told me about preserving eggs with mineral oil. We have chickens, but I’m wondering if fertilized eggs will preserve also. Any help. Thanks
Kellene · June 9, 2011 at 12:24 am
nope.
Barbara Blair · April 6, 2012 at 2:48 am
Do you mean that you can’t preserve farm eggs that have been fertilized? We have roosters with our hens.
Marie · June 9, 2011 at 5:13 am
I hear you. I love a fried egg and it isn’t happening with powdered eggs, but I could help with scrambled eggs. They are great with cheese, onions, peppers, and sausage crumbles. The only powdered egg I can eat is from Shelf Reliance.
Denise · June 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Interesting, I need to be braver….hahah
Terri · March 28, 2012 at 12:55 am
Hi Kellene! Hope this finds you recovering from the pneumonia…I am about 2 weeks ahead of you in recovery, still coughing a little. but glad the cellophane crackling is gone! Question about the mineral oil/estrogen/wear gloves for preservation…do you then wear gloves to pick up the eggs to use, the mineral oil has dehydrated, but it’s still on there…right? Just curious 🙂
Praying for your complete recovery, and mine!
TJ
Kellene Bishop · March 28, 2012 at 1:59 am
There are millions of pores in the egg shell. The mineral oil settles into them but is still there.
Becki · June 20, 2012 at 3:43 am
I am excited to hear about being able to preserve eggs. However, 2 of my 4 kids have egg white allergies, so we frequently use Ener-G. However, I just found out that is made from corn, and my one year old is allergic to corn. I am very excited to hear about gelatine as an egg replacer. How much is used to replace one egg? Is there any recipe modifications? How does it do with gluten free cooking? One of my egg allergy kids is also allergic to wheat. Sorry for all the questions!
Kellene Bishop · June 20, 2012 at 3:51 am
The amount you use will always depend on what brand you purchase. It is gluten free though. I like using Ultra Maxi Gel as sold by Augason Farms.com
Teena Adams · August 15, 2013 at 11:40 pm
Hello i have a ? I have roosters with my hens can i still preserve the eggs or not?
grandmame · August 25, 2013 at 11:01 am
Do you have to use ‘mineral
Do you have to use ‘mineral oil’? Would olive oil, or any other vegetable oil work?
Preparedness Pro · August 27, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Not all other oils adhere
Not all other oils adhere properly to the egg shell. I use jojoba oil as a non-petroleum product alternative, or you can set them in a gallon jar full of sodium silicate aka waterglass which is another non-petroleum product solution. However, the mineral oil is by far the least expensive option.
Becky · August 28, 2013 at 8:51 am
Hi Kellene! I just watched
Hi Kellene! I just watched you on Doomsday Preppers, and I am duly impressed! I have recently started prepping and I found the bit on preserving eggs very interesting! I have chickens, and have often worried that we aren’t using the eggs fast enough and sell them after a couple of weeks for fear they’ll go bad! Thank you for the information! I would share something with you also; there are a few different ways to tell if an egg is bad, one is fill a pan with water, about twice as deep as the egg is tall, if it floats, it’s likely gone bad. Another way to tell if its bad, put it up to your ear and gently shake it, if it sloshes, don’t break it! It’s rotten!
Just a couple of ways to save your nose (and spare your home that God-awful smell!)!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Judy McKinney · July 15, 2015 at 5:02 pm
I would recommend being
I would recommend being careful about putting an egg close to your ear and shaking gently, to see if it sloshes, indicating it’s rotten. Occasionally a rotten egg will explode. I had a hen sitting the other day, and one egg didn’t hatch. After a couple days, to make sure it wasn’t a late bloomer, I picked it up, and it exploded. LOUD. I thought someone had shot our .22 rifle close to me. Scared the daylights out of me, smelled awful, and some splattered on me.
Renee Paquin · September 15, 2013 at 8:28 pm
Just a quick comment about
Just a quick comment about the Ultra Maxi Gel. I was trying to find it on the Augusta Farms website and it isnt available. Do you know of another place to purchase it? I am interested in trying your method for eggs. I have purchased some egg crystals for certain things but would like to have the real thing, too. Thanks for all your info!
Preparedness Pro · September 16, 2013 at 4:52 pm
I just double checked and it
I just double checked and it is on there. Just do a search for “gel” and you’ll find it. It’s in the gluten-free section.
Louise · July 26, 2014 at 6:28 am
Hi Kellene. I am chiming in
Hi Kellene. I am chiming in here on this egg preserving thing. Very interesting! I have put down 8 dozen fresh eggs in the past two weeks by coating them with a thin layer of lard. They are in cardboard cartons inside a cooler in the cold room. I will also turn them each week. Will see how they turn out in the winter when the hens slow down their production!
Judy McKinney · July 15, 2015 at 5:05 pm
I would like to ask where one
I would like to ask where one usually stores these eggs, that have been mineral oiled. We don’t have a basement. In winter, the house is heated, and in summer it is air conditioned. We do have a garage that we heat enough that things won’t freeze. Any suggestions??
Preparedness Pro · July 15, 2015 at 5:36 pm
The back of the coolest
The back of the coolest closet in the home or under the bed in the coolest bedroom.
Laurel · August 21, 2015 at 6:39 pm
I noticed more than one
I noticed more than one question about storing fertilized eggs that way. Only one comment was ‘nope’ but I didn’t know if that was an answer to that specific question. We also have roosters. I’ve been mixing up the eggs, putting them into a snack bag and freezing them for when production is down. I would prefer not using freezer space.
Thanks.
Sharon · August 21, 2015 at 6:49 pm
Is it a problem to store eggs
Is it a problem to store eggs this way if they have previously been refrigerated at the store?
Preparedness Pro · August 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm
No. that’s how I started out.
No. that’s how I started out. However, I only do it with fresh eggs now because they last SOO much longer and so it’s a better use of my time and better for me too. 🙂
Sam · September 6, 2015 at 11:21 pm
Hi Kellene, last year
Hi Kellene, last year
I did the oiling of the fresh eggs with mineral oil. When my hens started laying in the fall of the year. I put up about 12 to 18 dozen before the girls stopped laying. I calculated about how many dozen we used per month to get 18 dozen for 6 months. I do a good bit of baking but not extreme. We are more into grit, oatmeal,poptarts for breakfast. At the end of the 6 months and just a week later I ran out. The hens were laying again. Out of 18 dozen oiled, I had only one bad egg. This method last very well. So thank you for the advice. Now to the waxed cheese question. Can I put the cheese in panty hose with a knot between each piece to hang instead of mash? We keep our fresh pantry in out front bedroom with a 50000 btu ac for summer and cool north wind in winter. Haven’t had anything go bad in over the three years of doing this. And yes someone sleeps in there year round. Ty
lorraine steele · April 8, 2016 at 1:08 am
What is the name of the meat
What is the name of the meat company you use to buy meat in bulk. I cannot remember the name and since we now live in Texas they do supply this area. Thank you.
Preparedness Pro · April 8, 2016 at 3:13 am
Here you go, Lorraine. Here’s
Here you go, Lorraine. Here’s the link: zayconfresh.com/refer/zf52652
sandra cook · April 23, 2016 at 5:55 pm
where can you purchase fresh
where can you purchase fresh whole milk? and how can you preserve / store it for future use
Preparedness Pro · May 3, 2016 at 2:19 pm
It all depends on which state
It all depends on which state you’re in. I’d do an internet search for your state. In terms of preserving it, I don’t preserve my milk. Instead I make cheeses and butter with it and then preserve those things.
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