Morel Mushrooms
Servings
8people
Servings
8people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Cut mushroom in half legnthwise.
  2. Cover with cold, lightly salted water or beef broth.
  3. Soak mushrooms for 5-15 minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat twice more.
  4. Thoroughly rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to drain on paper towels.
  5. Place flour in a shallow bowl.
  6. Can squeeze to remove excess water.
  7. Heat butter in skillet until very hot.
  8. Roll mushrooms in flour and tap off excess; lay mushrooms hollow stem down in butter.
  9. Pan-fry until golden brown and flour coating is crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
  10. Drain morels on paper towels then salt to taste.
Recipe Notes

Remember:

  • Be sure you know positively they are morels (learn with someone who knows)
  • They have a “deeply pitted” or “honeycomb like” cap
  • Hollow centers
  • The cap and the stem connecting as one at the base.
  • The stalk is typically quite thick and smooth.
  • Always cook morels before eating.
  • Before cooking, clean them well.