It is like spring down here right now....it was 83*F for the high! Almost wore shorts today!! LOL!!
Thank you in pred.! I love them!awesome find!!! there are lots around here but like said way too cold up north yet.
my favorite way to cook them is tossing them in the skillet sliced up. med/low heat to render the water out. lots of water in these things! when the water is almost gone add a couple pats of butter and seasonings you like in the skillet and very lightly brown. then add a splash of chicken stock to the pan and get the skillet bits up. reduce that down to almost gone and its done. that process brings out that mushroom flavor more than any other way ive tried them.
I drove down to the Mississippi river today to walk inside the levee to look for more oyster mushrooms. It is a 5 minute drive from my house....Boy did I find them! Second flushes were popping out from the big first flush after the snow melted. Filled up 3 plastic grocery bags in about 30 minutes. Only walked a little over 100 yards...
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You can see all the dried up shriveled mushrooms from the first flush in the pic. above......that log was covered with them!
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Browns...
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And the delicate and floral whites.....
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Thanks Rafter! I love 'em! off the charts umamai inda pot when you cook with them. They have a very delicate, sweet almost floral earthy scent when fresh. These mushrooms grow on dead wood and harvest minerals from the wood. They are high in trace minerals and are very healthy to eat.Keith, not familiar with oyster mushrooms… but those things are massive. Wow, nice score!
Yeah...a double batch of that soup cost me $80 bucks. Just the crab was $50....but oh so worth it after the first bite!Wow what a haul and that dish looks great! I have tried several times to find morels but no luck! I do love mushrooms and going to make that soup. Most the crab that comes in the plastic container at the deli is to $$. Guess I will just get the canned stuff.
I might gvie this a shot. Reviews really good.Yeah...a double batch of that soup cost me $80 bucks. Just the crab was $50....but oh so worth it after the first bite!
Cool!Took the last bag of oyster mushrooms and made an Oyster Mushroom and Venison Sauce Piquant tonight....
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It was delicious! Front rolling through now with rain and cooler weather. Will go check again this weekend at the river for more shrooms...I expect to find some. Oyster mushrooms are fantastic for cooking, especially when smoked—they soak up flavors well. If you're into growing your own, they’re one of the easiest to cultivate. But if you want to explore other varieties, b+ mushrooms https://fungiape.com/b-plus-mushrooms/ are worth checking out. They’re known for their resilience and adaptability, making them a great choice for beginners. Different mushrooms bring unique flavors and textures, so experimenting can be rewarding. Have you tried growing your oyster mushrooms, or do you mostly buy them fresh?