FOOD
Salt-Cured Egg Yolks
Turn your yolks into a salty, tasty addition for pasta, salads and more with this old-school curing technique.
FOOD
Salt-Cured Egg Yolks
Turn your yolks into a salty, tasty addition for pasta, salads and more with this old-school curing technique.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 egg yolks
Steps
- In a bowl, combine salt and sugar. Transfer half the mixture into a small baking dish or sealable container and spread evenly. Use a whole egg to create 6 indentations, big enough to fit the egg yolks.
- Gently place one egg yolk into each well.
- Carefully cover the yolks with the remaining salt and sugar mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5 days.
- Once firm, preheat oven to 175°F and set a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Lightly spray with oil.
- Remove the yolks, carefully brush off the salt/sugar mixture, and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel and place on the wire rack.
- Bake for 1-2 hours or until the outside is dry. Grate or slice on dishes like avocado toast, salad, or pasta!