Eggs are always an easy go-to if you’re looking for a quick meal. You can scramble ‘em, make an omelet, having them sunny side up, or boiled to your likeness—but whatever you do, have them fresh. Eggs that are passed their prime will lead to consequences that should not be discussed at the dinner table, so here are some ways to prevent salmonella.
Float Your Boat
The easiest way to determine whether an egg should be in its way out is to perform the float test. Yep, we’re taking our eggs for a swim. Fill a bowl or glass with cold water and gently place your egg in it. If the egg sinks to the bottom and lays flat on its side, it’s fresh as a daisy. But if it stands upright or floats to the top, it’s time to say goodbye.
Sniff It Out
The whiff of spoilt eggs is not something you will forget lightly, so if there is a funky odor coming from the shells, take it as a bad sign. Fresh eggs should have a neutral scent—anything else is an indicator to toss them out (preferably far away).
Let’s Get Cracking
If you’re still on the fence about whether your eggs are good to use, crack those bad boys open. If the egg white is still firm and the yolk is sitting up high, you’re good to go. But if the egg white is watery and the yolk is flat, do an Elsa and let it go.
