What kind of vessel is suitable for storing and aging eggnog?
I am planning on making eggnog for the first time. I am from Australia where eggnog is not really a thing, and living in the UK where that still seems to be the case. This means I haven't grown up seeing how eggnog gets prepared and stored.
I am aware that some recipes of eggnog are made to be stored and aged for a week or more, sometimes a month or even several months. I plan to make some tomorrow to have on boxing day (so 14 days). If I were to make eggnog to be consumed in a day or two I imagine I'd just store it in a plastic jug, but what should I be using if I were to store it for longer?
The eggnog recipe on Alton Brown's website mentions storing it in glass jars. Should I be using mason jars, or jam jars with screw-on lids, or is either fine? Are there better/worse answers?
Best Answer
When in doubt, look at how the professionals do it: Use the vodka bottle that'll be empty by the time the eggnog is ready to be poured into a container.
Jam jars are easier if you don't have a funnel handy, but depending how much of an alcoholic you are on the alcohol content of your eggnog, you could use the proverbial chalice found in the basement of your castle and just give it a fast wipe-down with a 100 year cloth as it contains so much alcohol it'll sterilise said chalice.
Personally, I use my left-over eggnog to strip paint off walls. ;-) 0:-)
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What do you store aged eggnog in?
Bottle in a clean glass jar. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 weeks, periodically turning the jar, gently, to mix the contents. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve before using to remove any curdled egg. Makes 5\xbd cups (1.3 liters), enough base to make 16 eggnogs.Can you store eggnog in plastic containers?
You can freeze eggnog in its original container as long it's still sealed and unopened. If you have opened the store-bought eggnog, the best containers for freezing are those made of plastic or glass. Freezer bags are also a good option for freezing eggnog.Can you age eggnog?
While fresh eggnog is simple, smooth, and, well, fresh-tasting, aged eggnog is much more aggressive. The booze comes out stronger, and there are medicinal, almost minty flavors that people will pick up on\u2014almost as if you've spiked your eggnog with an herbal liqueur, like Fernet-Branca.How do you preserve eggnog?
The best way to ensure fresh and safe eggnog is to purchase it close to the date of consumption, keep it refrigerated and if you're making it from scratch, use pasteurized eggs and dairy products.More answers regarding what kind of vessel is suitable for storing and aging eggnog?
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I made a double batch of Alton Brown's aged eggnog in July. It's been sitting in several 32 oz mason jars and tastes great when I sneak a sip every few days. I didn't fill them all the way (so the nog doesn't contact the lids at all, except when I shake it up right before serving)
https://altonbrown.com/eggnog-recipe/ he suggests a "large glass jar"
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