Chicken of the Woods!

[indaswamp]

Buddy found a 6# flush of Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms yesterday. Asked me if I want them....HELL YEAH I said!

I picked them up tonight. Now the question is , what am I going to cook this weekend with them? Stay tuned......

 

[indaswamp]

Super fresh and peak of ripeness too!

 

[Newglide]

Haven't had any of those, what do they taste like?
Do they taste like regular mushrooms

 

[jcam222]

Man those look perfect!! I really need to get out and wander the woods for these and golden oysters

 

[indaswamp]

Haven't had any of those, what do they taste like?
Do they taste like regular mushrooms

firm flesh, very slight lemon flavor. very floral, meaty mushroom.

 

[JLeonard]

I’m sure that what ever you cook will be spectacular!

Jim

 

[indaswamp]

Dinner tonight...
Sous vide/grilled pheasant breast with apricot balsamic glaze, chicken of the woods mushroom cream sauce over fettuccine, garlic wilted spinach...

 

[02ebz06]

Bet that was a tasty dinner. Nice!

 

[SmokinEdge]

Looks delicious. That’ll fill you up and stick to your ribs.

 

[indaswamp]

Bet that was a tasty dinner. Nice!

Thanks ebz. It was good!

Looks delicious. That’ll fill you up and stick to your ribs.

Thanks SE! That pasta sauce is so simple, yet so good...would be good with any number of mushrooms.

 

[jcam222]

What a delicious looking meal!! I need to find some of those or some golden oysters. Had a nice puffball out back but got to it too late.

 

[indaswamp]

What a delicious looking meal!! I need to find some of those or some golden oysters. Had a nice puffball out back but got to it too late. View attachment 676398

Don't see many puffballs around here...

I love oyster mushrooms. They grow prolifically everywhere down here. 3 types: whites, golden and brown. The white are the most floral and delicate. the golden are a little more firm and buttery, the browns are the firmest and closest to a portabella...very meaty. All are delicious, but whites are my favorate.

Found a 17# flush of goldens on time... we just float down the bayou close to the bank looking for oyster shrooms...then we hit the motherload! LOL!!!

 

[indaswamp]

Here is the recipe for the mushroom pasta....super easy...
https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/chicken-of-the-woods-pasta-sauce-zerz1610zfis/

 

[jcam222]

Don't see many puffballs around here...

I love oyster mushrooms. They grow prolifically everywhere down here. 3 types: whites, golden and brown. The white are the most floral and delicate. the golden are a little more firm and buttery, the browns are the firmest and closest to a portabella...very meaty. All are delicious, but whites are my favorate.

Found a 17# flush of goldens on time... we just float down the bayou close to the bank looking for oyster shrooms...then we hit the motherload! LOL!!!

Yep the size of some me of the flushes is amazing. We have all three colors here but I think the golden is the most common anymore. I read somewhere that it's considered an invasive fungus. I wish I would invade my backyard lol

 

[indaswamp]

Never heard that it was an invasive species. I always thought it was native to North America.
We find them mostly on dead willow trees along the waterways where the humidity is high....which makes it easy to hunt for floating along in a boat.

 

[jcam222]

Never heard that it was an invasive species. I always thought it was native to North America.
We find them mostly on dead willow trees along the waterways where the humidity is high....which makes it easy to hunt for floating along in a boat.

Golden Oysters: Invasive Beauties Threatening Native Ecosystems in the U.S.

When we think about invasive species, we usually associate them with plants and non-native animals…

www.shroomer.com

 

[indaswamp]

Thanks for the link. Yeah, no way to prevent mushroom spores from escaping a commercial growing operation. Heck-I've seen them being grown in nothing but grow tents outside! But I'm not concerned about it...nature will eventually sort it all out.

 

[indaswamp]

We also have the king oyster mushroom. But I rarely run across those.

One type of oyster mushroom commonly found in Louisiana is the Pleurotus ostreatus, or the “true” oyster mushroom. This mushroom has a white to light brown cap and a short, thick stem. It has a mild flavor that is often described as subtly woody or like seafood.

Another type of oyster mushroom found in Louisiana is the Pleurotus pulmonarius, or the “phoenix” oyster mushroom. This mushroom has a light brown to gray cap and a long, thin stem. It has a slightly stronger flavor than the true oyster mushroom, with a hint of nuttiness.

The Pleurotus eryngii, or king oyster mushroom, is also found in Louisiana. This mushroom has a thick, white stem and a small, flat cap. It has a heartier, more meaty texture than other oyster mushrooms and a mild, nutty flavor.

https://learninglouisiana.com/oyster-mushrooms-in-louisiana-a-guide-to-growing-and-harvesting/