I fried it well in little oil till it got a little crispy. Well, it was amazing. With a little salt it tasted exactly like crispy chicken. I could only taste a little mushroom taste when I was forcing my mind to recognise that it actually eats a mushroom. Mine was not chewy, so do recommend for you to got the extra mile and make it a little crispy
Yes... I had some people suggest the same thing with steak seasoning... tasted very good! Thanks for the another good recommendation, and thanks for watching! Happy hunting to ya!!
I just tried some of this for the first time. It is SO GOOD!!!! Incredible umami flavor. I trimmed the outer edge (1/2”-1”) and julienned it into very thin strips so it was not chewy. Sautéed with water, a pat of unsalted butter and flake Sea salt. Followed tips on a really in depth blog post by Forager Chef. You should check it out!
Yes... I've heard of this recipe, and some people use steak seasoning, too. I hear it's tasty! I'm going to try it next time I find a flush... thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching!
The trick to actually enjoying these mushrooms is to only cut about an inch off the edges with scissors. If the scissors won't cut through it you can't eat it. Also, you need to use rubber gloves or your hands will turn black. I stained a wood cutting board with these and even bleach won't lighten it. I do enjoy eating these with butter and garlic salt like you did with yours. Incidentally, the ones by my house are growing around a maple tree stump. I got two crops this year.
The first time I prepared these mushrooms I did not use gloves. Nothing would remove the black staining - it had to WEAR off. You are lucky that wasn't a problem for you.
This is a mushroom that you have to try! a favorite for me I crave it's taste! Easily the least mushroomy in flavor- I call them steak flowers. Learning to trim the edges makes the difference and yes there is a sizeable waste factor. Take the fronds and shave the ends off with a sharp knife (only what slices effortlessly). This produces a meat like crumble when sprinkled with Montreal steak seasoning or a Mexican flavor blend then cook in butter or oil as you would ground beef. It will stain very dark most times but you seriously won't mind it.
If you blend it and mix in some flax seed to bind it, it makes a nice patty that looks like a charred burger due to the black staining. It wasn't chewy at all this way.
I just harvested some from the banks of the Mississippi where Iowa meets Illinois. I shredded them before cooking ala pulled pork or pulled chicken - fried them up in butter with garlic powder and kosher salt - well worth the effort. Add bbq sauce maybe?
They come up every year on some old oak stumps/roots...trees were ~ 150 yrs old. This year a huge one appeared on the stump of an old hickory that was blown over 5-6 yrs ago. Is that common? Hickory is downwind and about 75 yds away
Yes... This mushroom will come back year after year... most saprophytic mushrooms will do this. Sorry I for the late response... I'm not sure how I missed your comment. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!
Wow, best kept secret on UA-cam! I've been searching for other mushroom foraging videos and it took me a hot minute to find this. I subbed immediately haha
I don’t have time to read everyone’s comments but I picked it when it was larger and had a horrible time with it! It was really chewy and stringy like you mentioned and the worst part was that it stained absolutely everything! I had to clean it in the bathtub because it was too huge for the sink and it’s stained the bathtub and my fingers for three days! Definitely not worth all of the trouble! I was so put off by the entire experience that I think it would sour me for the smaller ones next time just from the association 🤨
Yeah, a lot of people don't mess with them for the staining challenges and they're not considered a choice mushroom... I think they taste okay, but if I harvest any it's only a little. That way the experience isn't such a challenge. Better luck next time if you decide to harvest this mushroom. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!
What about making mushroom broth with them? We just found a mess of them growing on an oak stump behind our house, and it seems like even if they’re too tough to eat, you can always stew them with other veggies and get some great stock out of them.
I really like black staining polypores. I treat them like jerky. My friends and family always like them when I cook them; I just make sure they know to treat it like jerky. I say we start to call this mushroom "Jerky of the woods". It needs a better common name :)
I have HUGE ones in my yard. I accidentally mowed over 2 then a week later, they came back even bigger! Prob 10 inches in diameter, great color, super stringy. I’m just a little nervous to try and prep for eating,
It's a good thing to be a little nervous... shows a healthy respect. Once you're 100% sure of the ID maybe try a little but don't rush into it... take your time. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!
So just to make sure I understand: you can keep any parts that are black stained on it when you cook and eat right? Or should I cut them off when preparing
When you harvest them, cut, clean, and trim... they will start to turn black. I usually eat them the same day I harvest... the longer you wait, the darker they get. Yes... it's almost impossible to eat them before turning black. The bruising will not hurt you... it's not esthetically pleasing, but it's okay to eat. Thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!!
You're welcome. Yes! anytime we can add another mushroom to our identification list it's a good thing... This mushroom is still cool to mess with... I think it's very interesting how it stains and the time frame it takes with different specimens.
Thanks for the info, there are about 5 huge examples of this growing in my neighborhood by a tree and I was wondering what it would be like to cook. I'll leave it be. :)
You're welcome. You should try it... just eat the outermost edges, the taste is good and the edges are not so tough. Thanks for watching and let me know what you think if you try it.
Yeah... I the texture is similar but far more chewy. I think I know what you're saying, especially when you pull it apart. Thanks for the comment and happy hunting to ya!!
I fried it well in little oil till it got a little crispy. Well, it was amazing. With a little salt it tasted exactly like crispy chicken. I could only taste a little mushroom taste when I was forcing my mind to recognise that it actually eats a mushroom. Mine was not chewy, so do recommend for you to got the extra mile and make it a little crispy
Yes... I had some people suggest the same thing with steak seasoning... tasted very good! Thanks for the another good recommendation, and thanks for watching! Happy hunting to ya!!
I just tried some of this for the first time. It is SO GOOD!!!! Incredible umami flavor. I trimmed the outer edge (1/2”-1”) and julienned it into very thin strips so it was not chewy. Sautéed with water, a pat of unsalted butter and flake Sea salt. Followed tips on a really in depth blog post by Forager Chef. You should check it out!
Yes... I've heard of this recipe, and some people use steak seasoning, too. I hear it's tasty! I'm going to try it next time I find a flush... thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching!
The trick to actually enjoying these mushrooms is to only cut about an inch off the edges with scissors. If the scissors won't cut through it you can't eat it. Also, you need to use rubber gloves or your hands will turn black. I stained a wood cutting board with these and even bleach won't lighten it. I do enjoy eating these with butter and garlic salt like you did with yours. Incidentally, the ones by my house are growing around a maple tree stump. I got two crops this year.
Awesome! I've never noticed it staining my hands.... I'll look for that next time. Good tip and thanks for watching!
The first time I prepared these mushrooms I did not use gloves. Nothing would remove the black staining - it had to WEAR off. You are lucky that wasn't a problem for you.
This is a mushroom that you have to try! a favorite for me I crave it's taste! Easily the least mushroomy in flavor- I call them steak flowers. Learning to trim the edges makes the difference and yes there is a sizeable waste factor. Take the fronds and shave the ends off with a sharp knife (only what slices effortlessly). This produces a meat like crumble when sprinkled with Montreal steak seasoning or a Mexican flavor blend then cook in butter or oil as you would ground beef. It will stain very dark most times but you seriously won't mind it.
@@itsno1duh Nice tips!! I'll have to try it!! Thanks for the input and thanks watching!
My finger nails have been stained for a week now.
Thanks so much for this! I found my first clump growing on some old wild cherry roots.
You're welcome, cherry roots... very cool. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!
Thank you. Great advice
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
If you blend it and mix in some flax seed to bind it, it makes a nice patty that looks like a charred burger due to the black staining. It wasn't chewy at all this way.
I'll have to give it a try... That sounds good! Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!!
I just harvested some from the banks of the Mississippi where Iowa meets Illinois. I shredded them before cooking ala pulled pork or pulled chicken - fried them up in butter with garlic powder and kosher salt - well worth the effort. Add bbq sauce maybe?
Oh man! Sounds tasty. Yes BBQ... Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
They come up every year on some old oak stumps/roots...trees were ~ 150 yrs old.
This year a huge one appeared on the stump of an old hickory that was blown over 5-6 yrs ago. Is that common?
Hickory is downwind and about 75 yds away
Yes... This mushroom will come back year after year... most saprophytic mushrooms will do this. Sorry I for the late response... I'm not sure how I missed your comment. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!
Wow, best kept secret on UA-cam! I've been searching for other mushroom foraging videos and it took me a hot minute to find this. I subbed immediately haha
Thank you for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed it... Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!!
Same lol
I don’t have time to read everyone’s comments but I picked it when it was larger and had a horrible time with it! It was really chewy and stringy like you mentioned and the worst part was that it stained absolutely everything! I had to clean it in the bathtub because it was too huge for the sink and it’s stained the bathtub and my fingers for three days! Definitely not worth all of the trouble! I was so put off by the entire experience that I think it would sour me for the smaller ones next time just from the association 🤨
Yeah, a lot of people don't mess with them for the staining challenges and they're not considered a choice mushroom... I think they taste okay, but if I harvest any it's only a little. That way the experience isn't such a challenge. Better luck next time if you decide to harvest this mushroom. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!
What about making mushroom broth with them? We just found a mess of them growing on an oak stump behind our house, and it seems like even if they’re too tough to eat, you can always stew them with other veggies and get some great stock out of them.
Sure... that works. The black staining may impart on the other vegetables but it will work.
@@WildMeatLetsEat I’ll just tell my kids it’s Halloween soup. 😆
One popped up at the base of a rose bush. Really cool.
Wow that's crazy! It's awesome what you can find if you just pay attention.
I really like black staining polypores. I treat them like jerky. My friends and family always like them when I cook them; I just make sure they know to treat it like jerky. I say we start to call this mushroom "Jerky of the woods". It needs a better common name :)
Yeah, some people use steak seasoning and say it great... jerky is a great idea, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching! Happy hunting to ya!
I have HUGE ones in my yard. I accidentally mowed over 2 then a week later, they came back even bigger! Prob 10 inches in diameter, great color, super stringy. I’m just a little nervous to try and prep for eating,
It's a good thing to be a little nervous... shows a healthy respect. Once you're 100% sure of the ID maybe try a little but don't rush into it... take your time. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!
So just to make sure I understand: you can keep any parts that are black stained on it when you cook and eat right? Or should I cut them off when preparing
When you harvest them, cut, clean, and trim... they will start to turn black. I usually eat them the same day I harvest... the longer you wait, the darker they get. Yes... it's almost impossible to eat them before turning black. The bruising will not hurt you... it's not esthetically pleasing, but it's okay to eat. Thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!!
Nice to know what it is even if it's not very palatable....Thanks!
You're welcome. Yes! anytime we can add another mushroom to our identification list it's a good thing... This mushroom is still cool to mess with... I think it's very interesting how it stains and the time frame it takes with different specimens.
It's palatable if fixed right.
Thanks for the info, there are about 5 huge examples of this growing in my neighborhood by a tree and I was wondering what it would be like to cook. I'll leave it be. :)
You're welcome. You should try it... just eat the outermost edges, the taste is good and the edges are not so tough. Thanks for watching and let me know what you think if you try it.
Thank you for the info
You're welcome... I hope it helps! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!
Cool video.
Thank you and thanks for watching!!!!
I heard they are best in stews because of the texture.
Yeah that's a good way... if you've never tried it before, just a little butter and garlic to ensure you get the natural flavor of the mushroom.
the stringyness of it reminds me of the stringyness of chicken of the woods.
Yeah... I the texture is similar but far more chewy. I think I know what you're saying, especially when you pull it apart. Thanks for the comment and happy hunting to ya!!
Is there any way I could get in contact with you? I have found what I truly believe to be hen of the woods, but I'm asking several people for opinions
Sure... email a pic to wildmeatletseat@gmail.com
@@WildMeatLetsEat Done! Thank you
Wonder what it can be cooked with? Possibly a food filler 👍 cheers buddy
I think the only way I would utilize this mushroom would be in a soup stock. Hey... I'll be checking out your new vid. today.
Cheers buddy👍
You will end up with black soup stock.
Amen x x lol x x
Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!
I like Gummy Bears, Maybe I would like them to snake on!
Too chewy...
Just a little.
Only the edges are edible. Just cut off 1/2 to one inch of the edge and enjoy.