Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I put an egg on the counter to come to room temp so that I could try making the mayo. However, it was a few hours later before I could get around to actually making the mayo. By a few hours, I mean 9 hours. These are your average grocery store eggs... is that too long, should I toss the egg? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I would not eat it. Just use another egg and let it sit for about 30 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I keep my eggs on the counter at all times. They work nicely for impromptu mayo and act better when you cook with them and I have never had an issue. I usually have organic eggs, but have never had a problem with any of them. The acid in your lemon juice works to kill the bacteria in the egg. If you are concerned, you can just let the lemon juice sit with the egg for about 30 min and you should be fine. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhondaNtx Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yesterday at the farmers market, the egg vendor shared the secret to finding out if the egg is still good. Place the whole egg (intact with shell) in a glass of water, if it floats it is DOA, don't use. I suspended, undecided- not on top, not on bottom, then use immediately, if the egg stays on the bottom still good. I haven't tried it but sounds kinda 'sciency'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yes that definitely works. As the egg become older it shrinks, making the air pocket at the top of the egg larger, and thus more floaty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpapaya Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I keep my eggs on the counter at all times. They work nicely for impromptu mayo and act better when you cook with them and I have never had an issue. I usually have organic eggs, but have never had a problem with any of them. The acid in your lemon juice works to kill the bacteria in the egg. If you are concerned, you can just let the lemon juice sit with the egg for about 30 min and you should be fine. Hope that helps! I've always kept my eggs on the counter too. Thought I'd missed something along the way and was the only person who does this after initially reading this post... but I've never had issues with my eggs, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLC1968 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It also kind of depends on where you get your eggs. We also keep our eggs on the counter, but ours come out of our chickens in the backyard, so I know they are fresh. Plus, if an egg is unwashed, it'll remain fresher because there is a 'bloom' coating on the egg that seals it better from outside air (the enemy of a fresh egg). Eggs from grocery stores or most farmers markets (in the US) have been washed (sometimes with bleach!), so the bloom is long gone. Additionally, grocery store eggs can be up to a month old before they even hit the shelves, so the general recommendation is refrigeration so that they'll last longer. 9 hours on the counter is probably fine for something you'll eat right away, but if you make mayo out if it, it may not last as long as you'd like. Again, this will depend on the egg, it's source and how it was treated/cared for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I should also add that our eggs are generally pastured (from a regional farm because they are most affordable), and most often cooked. Mayo is the only thing I use raw eggs for and the science says the lemon juice should take care of any baddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I sometimes keep my eggs on the counter too. I deduce that they are often sold on shelves in markets so I didn't even consider there would be a problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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