If you have spare egg yolks left after making a dish that only required the whites, it is possible to keep them a little longer while you work out what dish to use the yolks in. Here are some suggestions for storing egg yolks safely.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Freezing the Yolks

Yolks will freeze well.

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    Pour each yolk into a separate compartment of a large ice cube tray or freeze together in a small container with a lid.
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    Cover the ice cube tray with a freezer bag.
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    Place in the freezer. Use within the month.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Refrigerating the Yolks

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    Put the egg yolks into a small container.
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    Cover the yolks with either water or a small amount of melted butter.
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    Put a lid on the container and place the container in the refrigerator. Stored in this way, the egg yolks will keep for up to 5 days, refrigerated.
    • Drain the water before using the egg yolks in your recipe.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Does it make a difference if the container is not covered with a lid?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It does. Air-tight storage will hold yolks for three to five days. If you don't use air-tight storage, you've got 24 hours maximum.
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Things You'll Need

  • Containers (ice cube tray, large or a container with a lid)
  • Freezer bag
  • Water or butter for refrigeration method

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Categories: Egg Basics
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