Mum's 'straightforward' way to keep eggs fresh for up to a year with no waste
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A clever mum has shared her top tip for saving cash on eggs - revealing she scored an "absolute bargain" by bulk-buying this staple kitchen ingredient. Taking to TikTok, This mum Cooks (@thismumcooks) unveiled her savvy supermarket find - a carton of eggs for a steal. While many shoppers avoid stocking up on eggs due to their short shelf life, the social media guru demonstrated how to extend their freshness with a simple freezer trick.
In her viral video, she advises: "If you see reduced eggs like this and you want to buy some but you don't think you're going to get through them, you can actually freeze them." She explained that freezing eggs is a breeze, asserting that you should: "Mix the eggs together as if you're going to scramble them, put them in a freezer container and you can pop them straight in the freezer.".
Not only can you preserve whole eggs, but she also shows how separating whites from yolks before freezing can make future meal prep even more convenient. By taking an extra step to whisk the yolks before freezing, she guarantees they'll keep up to a year, ensuring no egg goes to waste, reports the Express.
The TikTok foodie advised: "If you want to freeze egg yolks, you want to mix in a bit of salt or sugar, depending on what you want to do with those eggs in the future, because that stops them going like a jelly consistency.". She added: "Like I say, eggs will last in the freezer for up to 12 months you just want to make sure you defrost them properly before you use them." The same technique can be applied when freezing leftover egg whites or yolks, helping to reduce waste in your culinary endeavours. For those keen on keeping whole eggs fresh, the solution is surprisingly straightforward.
