There's more than one way to preserve an egg

Here are four of my favorites

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Pickling and salt curing are two of my favorite ways to preserve eggs, as they offer a simple, accessible, and delicious way to preserve your eggs that results in some decadent ready ingredients to use in later meals.

Most Americans think of preserved eggs as, essentially, eggs pickled in a vinegar brine, but the truth is that there are so many other processes out there, and just like any culinary endeavor, the results of those processes can be varied to suit your larger cooking practice and tastes.

Whole eggs are, in most cases, hard boiled then peeled prior to being plopped in a jar of brine or rolled in a pickling medium. But, for every rule there's an exception, and you can cure raw eggs too: cured egg yolks remain one of my very favorite ways to instantly add richness to a dish.

Here are three of my favorite ways to preserve your eggs: All are simple, packed with flavor, and offer a savory addition to your favorite meals.