Can eggs freeze well?!
if i see a sale on eggs, would they freeze okay? lol
would only use them mixed in something, or make'em scrambled
Answers: like everything's gettin expensive obviously.
if i see a sale on eggs, would they freeze okay? lol
would only use them mixed in something, or make'em scrambled
Yes, Proud is right, scramble them first. I put about 3 eggs worth in a baggy and squeeze out the air. I lay them flat in freezer till frozen, then they store nice. Then when I need them, a few minutes in warm water thaws them. You can even throw in some omelet fixings in the bag, then toss in boiling water... quick, low mess breakfast (works good for camping)
Try adding cut up corn tortilla too...poor mans omelet, tastes great and fills the kids up when we are short on eggs.
i dont know wether the stuff inside would expand and then crack the egg
maybe cracking them and putting in tupperware would work.
actually - i definately think it would.
but after you buy the tupperware, i doubt the savings would be that different. - But i dont know the price of eggs in your area.
im not sure how it would taste,
i think they would be fine so its worth a try!
TJ
i love throwing eggs at people
Eggs freeze very well (not in the shell. Crack them and put in a container, or a plastic zipper bag that costs more than the eggs themselves.) Do you really want to fill up your freezer space with a product that is as inexpensive as eggs? I would look for a deal on chicken or beef or something a little more expensive than eggs.
I don't know of anyone that has frozen eggs. It seems like maybe the shell would break since when things freeze they sort of expand. One way to save on eggs is to become friends with people that have chickens...you can get free eggs for the same quality. Or if possible start planting your own gardens and visiting farms to trade your produce for their produce. Such as your tomatoes for their green beans. (it may sound stupid but it is a wonderful thing to be able to do)
I agree about the milk and cheese, they do freeze and keep well in the freezer.
I also freeze extra loaves of bread and leftover foods to re-heat at a later date. If you do freeze bread when you let it thaw out keep in on a rack so that it does not get soggy.
since you are thinking about trying out the trading produce idea, one thing I will suggest is that you decide who you are going to be trading with and decide on who is growing what, that way you will be able to trade with each other. If you don't do this then if you show up with a basket of tomatoes and they already have tomato plants, then the trade is ruined.
Also try getting several people to pitch in, that way there will be a larger variety with half the work.
Yes, just not in the shell.
Break however many eggs you want to freeze into a bowl and mix together.
Pour egg mix into plastic ice cube trays and freeze overnight. The next morning, transfer to freezer baggies. 2 frozen egg cubes equals 1 egg. Always thaw the egg in the refrigerator before using. Wash out the ice cube tray with hot soapy water after having the raw egg in it.
Hope this helps!
Well, I know my fridge got so cold that the eggs inside started freezing up, and I can tell you that they really don't freeze up well at all. All that extra liquid inside holding up the egg white will freeze up differently from the other parts, and when you cook them you'll get some mushy gooey liquid parts. Basically it's hard to freeze an egg because they go so unevenly. Maybe it's possible if you've already beaten it to an even consistency, but remember the egg has different liquid components, each of which freeze up differently, and when it defrosts you'll get a liquidy mess of indistinguishable yellow goo.
Oh baloney, only soft cheeses freeze Ok...hard ones become crumbly and taste granular bc all cheeses lose moisture when freezing. Same thing with milk - a grainy texture.
As far as eggs they too change their characteristics. The yolks will turn into a gel that remains sticky after thawing...Adding either sugar or salt will return it closer to their natural consistency...1/8 tsp salt to 2 eggs for eggs being used in main dishes and 1 tsp sugar (or 1 tsp corn syrup added for each 2 eggs to be used in baking. Never freeze hard cooked eggs unless you're into rubber.
They are good for 6 months if you think its worth it.
Another way to extend the life of eggs is to turn them over every week...I learned this when I was a cook in the Aleutian Islands back when there was only supply ships once a month and I was cooking for over a hundred workers...Eggs go bad when the yolk sinks to the shell which is porous and air causes it to go bad...I don't recommend this though who knows how old your eggs are nowadays...
EDIT: above poster is right ...I hadn't read her bit so I answered...