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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.
Steps
Freezing the Yolks
Refrigerating the Yolks
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1Put the egg yolks into a small container.
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2Cover the yolks with either water or a small amount of melted butter.
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3Put 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.
Community Q&A
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QuestionDoes it make a difference if the container is not covered with a lid?Community AnswerIt 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.
Things You'll Need
- Containers (ice cube tray, large or a container with a lid)
- Freezer bag
- Water or butter for refrigeration method