Like most people, I have a difficult time remembering how old the eggs in my refrigerator are. Sometimes they get used quickly so it’s no issue, but more often than not, I have no idea how long they’ve been in there. Here is a reliable method my Home Economics teacher showed me years ago that I still use today:
How to Tell if an Egg is Fresh
- Fill a clear bowl or glass with enough cold tap water to cover an egg.
- Carefully place the egg in the water.
- If the egg lies on its side on the bottom, it’s very fresh.
- If the egg stands up and bobs on the bottom, it isn’t quite as fresh.
- If the egg floats on the surface, it should be thrown away.
Here is another great
trick I learned from my teacher to determine if an egg is raw or hard boiled. Have you ever boiled some eggs, and put them back in the refrigerator only to take them out later and forget which ones were boiled and which ones were not? Next time that happens, here is an easy way to tell:
- On a hard surface, place the egg on its side and carefully spin it. If the egg spins smoothly and rapidly, it is hard boiled. If the egg spins slowly with a bit of a wobble, it is raw.
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