Chanterelles Are Out!

[indaswamp]

Well after 2 weeks of rain, a friend of a friend texted me to inform me that the Chanterelle mushrooms are flushing like crazy. I have been wanting to go with him to learn how to find them. So we went. I have never seen so many edible mushrooms in one place. They were everywhere! Ray Charles could have found mushrooms in those woods!! LOL!! I love oyster mushrooms, but these chanterelles are even better! Definitely my new favorite mushroom!

5-6# of chanterelle mushrooms...

some of the bigger ones....

My cousin was in town, and my Aunt had just returned from Italy so a big dinner night was planned.

Appetizer was a bresaola salad with a lemon and Olive oil vinaigrette; balsamic drizzle finish.

Dinner: Sous Vide Double seared venison backstrap with a Steak Diane style pan sauce, Sauteed Chanterelle mushrooms with onion in butter, Roasted brussel sprouts with tasso, feta cheese, caramelized onions and honey drizzle....

If you have never had chanterelle mushrooms, they are delicious! They smell fruity raw like apricot, and once sauteed, they taste kind of like hazlenut or cashew.....really good!! My new favorite mushroom!! Now I know why they go for around $30/#!!

 

[Redicans]

Never had them but they look great! Definitely a Beautiful meal to enjoy!

 

[indaswamp]

Never had them but they look great! Definitely a Beautiful meal to enjoy!

I had never found any when I went looking. Of course, I was looking at the wrong time of year, these mushrooms flush when it is hot and humid during the summer....better get up very early when you go to pick them! LOL!! Or the mosquitos will carry you away!!

 

[JRC]

Dang……….and I thought we had the market on chanterelles here on the northern west coast!

Those look amazing. Make for a great topping on a steak.

 

[indaswamp]

But now I know how to find them!!

 

[indaswamp]

Dang……….and I thought we had the market on chanterelles here on the northern west coast!

Those look amazing. Make for a great topping on a steak.

You guys have a special sub species of chanterelle up there in pac. north west..... My cousin was telling me about them as he use to live up there. these are the one only found east of the Rockies....

Very abundant and prolific here in South Louisiana with all the heat and humidity. Plenty of oaks for them to partner with.

Thanks for the compliment. Prime ribeyes go on sale tomorrow....I do believe I will be picking up one!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

First off, the meal looks fantastic!!

As for the mushrooms, I've never had them, but we love mushrooms around here. I just wish that I had someone to show me how to find edible wild mushrooms because I don't want to make anyone sick. Nice haul Keith!!

 

[normanaj]

That whole spread looks incredible!

 

[crazymoon]

IDS, Mushrooms and your meal look delicious!!!!

 

[jcam222]

That a great friend to share a shroom spot with you! I wish I had one to show me some golden oyster and chanterelle slots near me. Food looks amazing as always!