Keep in mind, not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have eggs orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
These are the areas of the state that have egg orchards to pick eggs. Click on the area closet you!
Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box
To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).
Egg Storage Chart | ||
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Product | Refrigerator | Freezer |
Raw eggs in shell | 3 to 5 weeks | Do not freeze. |
Raw egg whites | 2 to 4 days | 12 months |
Raw egg yolks | 2 to 4 days | Yolks do not freeze well. |
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell | Use immediately after thawing. | Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw. |
Hard-cooked eggs | 1 week | Do not freeze. |
Egg substitutes, liquid Unopened |
10 days | Do not freeze. |
Egg substitutes, liquid Opened |
3 days | Do not freeze. |
Egg substitutes, frozen Unopened |
After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. | 12 months |
Egg substitutes, frozen Opened |
After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. | Do not freeze. |
Casseroles made with eggs | 3 to 4 days | After baking, 2 to 3 months. |
Eggnog, commercial | 3 to 5 days | 6 months |
Eggnog, homemade | 2 to 4 days | Do not freeze. |
Pies, pumpkin or pecan | 3 to 4 days | After baking, 1 to 2 months. |
Pies, custard and chiffon | 3 to 4 days | Do not freeze. |
Quiche with any kind of filling | 3 to 4 days | After baking, 1 to 2 months. |
Water bath canner with a jar rack
Pressure canners for gas, electric and induction stoves: Presto 23Qt or T-fal 22Qt
Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)
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