# Water Glassing Eggs

A method to keep farm-fresh eggs shelf-stable for up to two years by creating a protective barrier with a pickling lime solution.

- Servings: 1 jar
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- as needed farm-fresh unwashed eggs
- as needed water
- 1/4 cup pickling lime

## Instructions

1. Place unwashed farm-fresh eggs into a large glass jar, keeping them pointy side down as much as possible.
2. Mix pickling lime with water in a separate container.
3. Pour the pickling lime solution over the eggs until they are completely submerged by about two inches of liquid.

## Equipment

- large glass jar
- container
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- Only use unwashed farm-fresh eggs; store-bought eggs cannot be used for this method.
- Keep eggs pointy side down to maintain freshness for longer.
- This method is great for scrambled eggs or baking, but the whites/yolks may not be suitable for frying eggs sunny-side up.
- The eggs are good for up to 18 months.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1078918673668005
- Creator: B&R Homestead
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/25b46fdf-0803-4336-a993-fda1e254b1a0
- Extracted: 2026-11-05

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