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I was originally introduced to the concept of non refrigerated eggs on an episode of the Netflix (branded but not) Original The Big Family Cooking Showdown [0].

I was originally introduced to the concept of non refrigerated eggs on an episode of the Netflix (branded but not) Original The Big Family Cooking Showdown [0]. They did a home visit and I thought it was weird that they kept their eggs in a box near the windowsill. Obviously since it was common practice they didn't give a background about why it's done that was in England. I've since seen more than a fair share of cooking shows based abroad that have that same unrefrigerated eggs technique, in the back of my mind I'm thinking about the general shelf life and temperature that's needed to keep the eggs from spoiling. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Family_Cooking_Showdown https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Family_Cooking_Showdow...

sitharus 7y ago
Coming from an unrefrigerated country eggs last 4-6 weeks on the shelf at room temperature (<25°C) from laying date, so generally 3-4 after purchase. Not sure how long they last after washing + refrigeration but I assume it's pretty much the same.
- arcticbull 7y ago
  3-5 weeks in the fridge and a year in the freezer [1]. [1] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-do-eggs-last https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-do-eggs-last
  - cs02rm0 7y ago
    People from all over the world are reading this, just about coming to terms with the idea that Americans store eggs in the fridge and now you're saying they'd put them in the freezer? A step too far!
    - arcticbull 7y ago
      Honestly posting that link was the first time I'd ever heard of someone putting an egg in the freezer. Kinda grossed out right now, not gonna lie.
      - Aromasin 7y ago
        They're honestly exactly the same provided you let them thaw slowly first. Forewarning, I once I tried freezing the eggs in their shells and they exploded all over my freezer. Would not recommend. I don't eat eggs anymore, but when I did back in my bodybuilding days I'd have containers with raw egg which I'd dump into boiling water for my poached eggs in the morning. These turned out alright. For scrambled eggs or omelettes, putting them in the pan still frozen is a recipe for disaster.

sitharus 7y ago

Coming from an unrefrigerated country eggs last 4-6 weeks on the shelf at room temperature (<25°C) from laying date, so generally 3-4 after purchase. Not sure how long they last after washing + refrigeration but I assume it's pretty much the same.

arcticbull 7y ago
3-5 weeks in the fridge and a year in the freezer [1]. [1] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-do-eggs-last https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-do-eggs-last
- cs02rm0 7y ago
  People from all over the world are reading this, just about coming to terms with the idea that Americans store eggs in the fridge and now you're saying they'd put them in the freezer? A step too far!
  - arcticbull 7y ago
    Honestly posting that link was the first time I'd ever heard of someone putting an egg in the freezer. Kinda grossed out right now, not gonna lie.
    - Aromasin 7y ago
      They're honestly exactly the same provided you let them thaw slowly first. Forewarning, I once I tried freezing the eggs in their shells and they exploded all over my freezer. Would not recommend. I don't eat eggs anymore, but when I did back in my bodybuilding days I'd have containers with raw egg which I'd dump into boiling water for my poached eggs in the morning. These turned out alright. For scrambled eggs or omelettes, putting them in the pan still frozen is a recipe for disaster.