Storing oil coated and unrefrigerated egg

Is there any truth to coating eggs with oil, placing them in the cartons upside down and then not storing them in the refrigerator - will make them last a few months???

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Best Answer

Conceivably, as the oil would block the pores in the egg shell and prevent evaporation/contamination. However, the oil would also eventually absorb in through the shell, so I would certainly avoid using mineral oil as some sites suggest, as it's toxic.

Having said that, I'm not sure of the logic behind storing them upside down.

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Quick Answer about "Storing oil coated and unrefrigerated egg"

Wash and dry a dozen fresh eggs.

Warm one tablespoon of mineral oil for 10 seconds in the microwave.

Let the oil cool so it isn't too hot to touch.

Wearing gloves, cover each egg completely with mineral oil.

Place each egg in an egg carton with the small end down.

How do you store unrefrigerated eggs?

Five Ways to Store Eggs without Refrigeration

Grease each egg carefully and thoroughly with Vaseline.

Paint each egg with sodium silicate (water glass).

Boil each egg 10 seconds.

Deep-freeze the eggs.

Turn over the eggs every two or three days.

How long will eggs keep unrefrigerated?

The case for refrigeration, however, is bolstered by the fact that the shelf life of refrigerated eggs is around 45 days, whereas unrefrigerated eggs are good for only about 21 days.

Can eggs be stored unrefrigerated?

\u2014 Never keep eggs unrefrigerated for more than two hours. \u2014 Raw eggs and recipes that require them should either be cooked immediately or be refrigerated promptly and cooked within 24 hours. \u2014 Eggs should always be cooked thoroughly before they are eaten; both the white and the yolk should be firm.

Can you store eggs in oil?

Coat entire egg with oil, doesn't matter how thick or thin. Make sure not to leave any exposed areas, cover completely with the oil! Place it in the egg carton SMALL END DOWN! Once a Week or Month flip the entire egg carton GENTLY upside down to help maintain the egg yolk.

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