{"id":12355,"date":"2022-11-25T11:42:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T16:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=12355"},"modified":"2022-11-26T08:26:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T13:26:01","slug":"how-to-cook-a-bolete-mushroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/how-to-cook-a-bolete-mushroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cook A Bolete Mushroom?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You just returned from your latest foraging trip with a bumper crop of bolete mushrooms\u2013now what? If you want to know how to cook a bolete mushroom, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Keep reading to find out all you need to know about preparing these delicious wild foods<\/a> for the dinner table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking Bolete Mushrooms: The Prep Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before cooking with your harvest of fresh boletes, you\u2019re going to want to clean them and make sure they are free of bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thoroughly inspect each mushroom for insect damage. Sometimes, insects will still be present in holes that they\u2019ve bored into the stem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for dark or soft rot spots as well. Both bug damage and rotting spots should be cut away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most boletes grow from the ground or on decaying wood, so there\u2019s a good chance the base of their stems will be covered in dirt or rotting wood debris. Cut or brush away as much of this dirt or debris as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If desired, rinse your mushrooms quickly under running water, then shake away the excess. Place them on a towel to drain and air-dry for an hour or so before cooking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that all mushrooms suck up water like sponges. Bolete mushrooms are especially prone to becoming water-logged and soggy, so be careful not to expose them to water any longer than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your mushrooms are clean and dry, you may want to chop them into smaller pieces. With some boletes, you may need to remove the pores or peel away a slimy coating on the caps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separate the cap from the stem if desired, or simply slice the mushroom in half down the center of the stem. Remove the base of the stem if it is tough or woody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can cut the mushrooms<\/a> into slices, dice them into cubes, or even leave them whole if they are small enough. However you prepare them, make sure all the pieces are roughly the same size so they will cook evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Cook Fresh Bolete Mushrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have your fresh boletes ready for cooking, there are a few different ways you can prepare them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauteing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the most popular ways to cook fresh boletes. You will need some butter, oil, or a combination of both, as well as your favorite spices\u2013some good options include salt and pepper, onion or garlic powder, chili powder, rosemary, sage, parsley, thyme, and chives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat the oil in your saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the mushroom pieces in a single layer in the pan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they begin to cook, add slices of butter if desired. You can also add the spices at this time or wait until the mushrooms have cooked a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allow the mushrooms to sear for several minutes, moving them around in the bottom of the pan to make sure they don\u2019t burn. Keep the pan uncovered, allowing excess moisture to cook off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn over the mushroom pieces, allowing them to sear on the other side for a few additional minutes. The mushrooms will become soft but should maintain a delectable springy texture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove them from the pan once they are thoroughly cooked and have reached the desired brownness. Allow them to cool for a couple of minutes, then serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out this video for a visual of the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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