![]() ![]() But don’t worry – we’ll go into freeze-drying boiled eggs later on in this article. The freeze-drying method, in particular, had to be included! Because freeze-drying is just one of my favorite ways to store food – it’s easy, it lasts for years, and it’s easy to use in everyday recipes. ![]() Freeze Dried Boiled Eggs (shelled) Years The boiled egg must be halved, sliced, or diced in order to properly freeze dry. Freeze Dried Boiled Eggs - Boiled eggs still in the shell won’t freeze-dry properly, thanks to the shell. Thousand-Year-Old Eggs 1 to 6+ months, depending on the style The egg is converted into a new food by bacteria action – and may develop alcoholic properties. The FDA discourages home pickling and canning of eggs. Pickle the boiled eggs Several months Eggs need to be pickled for at least 1-2 weeks before being eaten. Then, leave the raw egg out for about 30 minutes to get back to room temperature before using the egg in a dish that’s cooked properly. (technically not in a shell) 1 year Let it thaw in a fridge or under cold, running water. ![]() Freeze the shelled, boiled egg yolk in a container 3 months But this isn’t keeping the egg in a shell. This storage method is discouraged by the FDA. Freeze the whole boiled egg 3 months The egg white will completely inedible. Covered with water and refrigerated 1 week Be sure to change the water covering the egg(s) daily. In the fridge in a sealed container 1 week Add a damp paper towel over the eggs (but in the container) to keep the eggs fresher. In the fridge, no container 1 week Keep the eggs away from anything that’s got a strong odor, like cheese and garlic – or your eggs will absorb that smell. Or stick it in the fridge at work if you have access to one. Add a cool pack to keep it fresh, cool, and safe until lunch. In your lunch bag Several hours Want that boiled egg for lunch? Stick it in your lunch bag. However, it’s probably safest to stick with the FDA’s guidelines. There are plenty of stories of people eating boiled eggs that sat out for hours, days, weeks, or longer though. ![]() Way to Store Boiled Eggs (still in the Shell) How Long it’s Safe to Store Before You Eat Notes On the counter 2 hours Once cooked, the FDA recommends eating boiled eggs within 2 hours – or sticking them in the fridge ASAP. However, they’re super useful to know, so I just had to include them in the table. These are bonus methods because you have to shell your boiled eggs – so they can’t count towards our ways to store boiled eggs in their shells. You’ll notice that there are 3 bonus ways to store your boiled eggs for varying amounts of time. Because sometimes it’s nice to just have what you need – so you can get on with your day. Now, if you’re just wanting the quick, short version, here it is in a table form. The 9 Best Long-Term Ways to Store Boiled Eggs (that are still in the shell) Ready to store those boiled eggs? Let’s talk about how to store them safely – and in the easiest manner. Here is what you need to know about the 9 best ways to store boiled eggs in their shells. But how do you store boiled eggs in the shell – for both short and long periods of time?īoiled eggs can be stored on the counter for immediate consumption, in the fridge for up to a week, frozen for up to 3 months, pickled for eating many months later, or freeze-dried for safe eating years later. When you’re looking at ways to store eggs (for regular use and for food storage), it’s important to consider how to store them in both cooked and raw forms. ![]()
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