Here's how to get the most from your 'shrooms.
If you've stocked up on seasonal mushrooms, you'll need to find a way to preserve them to get as much enjoyment as possible. Mushrooms only last about a week when stored in the refrigerator, but they can last a whole lot longer if you get your freezer involved. Here's how to properly freeze both raw and cooked mushrooms for best results.
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So, can you freeze mushrooms? Yes! But you'll need to take some pre-freezing steps to ensure they don't become mushy when thawed. Keep reading to learn how to freeze mushrooms, both raw and cooked, the best way.
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Frozen mushrooms will last up to a year in the freezer. But not all types of mushrooms should be frozen the same way. Hen of the woods mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, and wild mushrooms in the slimy-capped Suillus genus are best frozen raw because their high moisture content makes them difficult to dehydrate. Most store-bought mushrooms (like button mushrooms, creminis, and portobello) can be frozen raw or cooked.
When it comes to freezing fresh, uncooked mushrooms, the fresher they are at the time of freezing the better.
Many mushroom varieties do best when they're cooked before frozen.
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Once you're ready to use your frozen mushrooms, you may either add them frozen to a dish that you plan to thoroughly cook, or allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking them.
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