How to Freeze Eggs

Step 1

Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.

Step 2

Crack one egg into each muffin cup.

Step 3

Add 1/2 pinch of salt to each muffin cup.

Step 4

Gently beat each egg until it is just combined. Do not beat too long. We are avoiding incorporating air into the eggs.

Step 5

Freeze until solid, I freeze overnight.

Step 6

Fill a baking pan with 1″ of warm water. Set the muffin pan in the water for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the eggs from the muffin pan and store in a ziptop freezer bag marked with the date.

Step 8

Eggs will keep in the freezer for up to 12 months.

Step 9

To thaw eggs for use, place the frozen eggs in a bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to defrost overnight.

Step 10

Carefully separate the yolk and the white using an egg separator.

Step 11

Pour the egg white into one section of an ice cube tray. And, pour the egg

Step 12

yolk into another section.

Step 13

Add a small pinch of salt to the yolks to keep them stable. Freeze until solid, about 8 hours.

Step 14

Remove the egg whites and yolks from the ice cube tray and store in separate zip top freezer bags marked with the date.

Step 15

Eggs will keep in the freezer for up to 12 months.

Step 16

To thaw eggs for use, place the frozen egg whites or egg yolks in a bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to defrost overnight.

Step 17

To beat the egg whites it is best to allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before beating.

Step 18

Crack a dozen eggs into a large bowl.

Step 19

Add a pinch of salt and whisk until just combined.

Step 20

Do not over mix or you will incorporate air into the eggs.

Step 21

Pour the entire mixture into a large freezer bag.

Step 22

Label the bag with the quantity and today’s date so you know how many are in there.

Step 23

Eggs will keep in the freezer for up to 12 months.

Step 24

To thaw eggs for use, place the freezer bag in a bowl and refrigerate overnight to defrost.

Step 25

If you only need to use some of the eggs, keep in mind that 1 large egg equals 1/4 cup.