Fill the Freeze Dryer

• Wash any debris from the eggs.
• Crack 12-18 large eggs into a bowl.  You are looking to fill your trays about one-half to three-quarters of the way full.  It is VERY important not to overfill the trays.
• Use a whisk or a blender to break up the yokes and make sure that all of the eggs are combined.
• If it is at all possible, I highly recommend pre-freezing ALL liquids on your trays in a freezer before placing them into your freeze dryer chamber.  To do this, I have a dedicated spot for my trays.  I carry the trays and lids to the freezer empty.  Then I bring each bowlful of eggs to the freezer and fill the trays as they sit.  Place the lid onto the tray and repeat with all of the trays.
• Wait at least 24 hours for the eggs to freeze completely.
• Turn on your freeze dryer and follow the instructions on the screen.

Removing Eggs from the Freeze Dryer

• Wait until the freeze drying process is complete.  Do not begin defrosting yet.
• Push the ‘warm trays’ button and wait until the trays are all brought up in temperature.
• Inspect the eggs.  Making sure that they are completely dry.  If they are gummy or sticky at all, close everything up and continue to dry for another 2 hours before checking again.  Continue this until all of the eggs are dried all of the way.
• Decide how you plan to store the eggs.  You can place them in short term or long term storage.
• Remove the trays and push defrost, or let your machine naturally defrost.
• Use your spatula to ‘chop’ the eggs into smaller pieces.  Use the funnel over a jar or mylar bag and scoop the eggs in. 
• Feel free to break up the eggs as you are putting them into your container.  Or you can put them into a blender to make a finer powder.

How to Store Freeze Dried Eggs

Short Term Storage - Store in a Glass Jar:

• Wash and dry your jars and canning lids.
• Simply use your funnel to fill jars with your egg flakes.
• Seal the lid with your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer and FoodSaver Jar Sealer.
• Store them away from direct sunlight, moisture, and oxygen (this is why I use the jar sealer).

Long Term Storage - Store in a Mylar Bag

• Gather your bags, a funnel, a permanent marker, oxygen absorbers, and an impulse sealer.
• Label the bags first before adding any food.  Write the contents, any quick notes on rehydrating, and the date.
• Use the funnel to fill the bags with your egg flakes.
• Add the properly sized oxygen absorbers to each bag.
• Use the impulse sealer to seal the bags.  I usually seal them twice to be on the safe side.
• Store them for 20+ years by properly sealing them with the oxygen absorbers, placing them out of direct sunlight, and storing them away from moisture.
• Homesteading Tip – I place all of my Mylar bags with freeze dried food in plastic totes.  Label the outside of the tote to easily grab what you are looking for.