COOKING TIPS AND HINTS SECTION

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FREEZING EGGS

PREPARATION — Select fresh eggs and break each separately into a clean saucer. Examine each for freshness and remove any pieces of shell before mixing with other eggs.

WHOLE EGGS — Thoroughly mix yolks and whites. Do not whip in air. To prevent graininess of the yolks, add 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1⁄2 tablespoons corn syrup OR 1⁄2 teaspoon salt per cup whole eggs, depending on intended use. Strain through a sieve or colander to improve uniformity. Package, allowing 1⁄2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze.

Another method of freezing a whole-egg mixture is to use ice trays. Measure 3 tablespoons of egg mixture into each compartment of an ice tray. Freeze until solid. Remove frozen cubes, and package in moisture-vapor resistant containers. Seal and freeze. Three tablespoons of the egg mixture (one cube) equal one whole egg.

EGG YOLKS — Separate eggs. Stir yolks gently. To prevent graininess, add 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1⁄2 tablespoons corn syrup OR 1⁄2 teaspoon salt per cup of egg yolks, depending on intended use. Strain through a sieve. Package, allowing 1⁄2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. One tablespoon of the yolk mixture equals one egg yolk.

EGG WHITES — Gently mix whites; do not whip. Strain through a sieve. No sugar or salt is needed. Package, leaving 1⁄2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. Two tablespoons of the egg-white mixture equal one egg white.

National Center for Home Food Preservation  www.uga.edu/nchfp