Trim off dried or soft bits of each mushroom. Use a mushroom brush or paper towel to rub and clean each morel.
Briefly dunk the morels in a bowl of cool water, swishing and agitating to release any grit left in the crevices. Immediately remove the mushrooms and pat dry, then set to drain and dry thoroughly.
Cook the morels according to the recipe instructions.
Cook the morels according to the recipe instructions.
Cook the morels according to the recipe instructions.
Cook the morels according to the recipe instructions.
Morels are a mildly flavored mushroom, with a pleasant earthiness and nuttiness. Compared to shiitake or portabella, morels have a much more muted “mushroomy” flavor, with a touch of sweetness and a mossy and woody aroma.
Morels need thorough cleaning and cooking to be eaten safely. First, trim any dry or soft bits from the mushrooms. Next, rub them using a mushroom brush or a paper towel to remove dirt from their nooks and crannies. You can also drunk them quickly in cool water, then swish and agitate to release dirt. If you use the water method, pat them dry and let them drain immediately. Store them in a brown paper bag in the refrigerator.
Like most mushrooms, morels have a great ability to brown deeply and crisp up when cooked properly – but their magic is in their hollow structure and brainy texture. They’re practically designed to be stuffed with herbs or swimming in a pasta sauce! Morels can be pan fried, sauteed, baked, roasted, stuffed, pickled, steamed, and boiled. Try them in our wild mushroom cornbread recipe or on our maple morel dutch baby recipe!