How to Dry Morel Mushrooms on a String
Things You’ll Need:
- Morel Mushrooms
- String
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Step 1
Find your morel mushrooms, a North America fungi delicacy. (if your not familiar with morel hunting, see link in the resource section)Find Morel Mushrooms -
Step 2
Cut your morel mushrooms in half lengthwise and place into a dish of salted water for a couple hours to remove dirt and bugs. Be careful as they are fragile.Cut Morels in Half -
Step 3
Drain water and place morels onto paper towels to dry a bit, hive side down. You don’t want water sitting in the little holes of the morel.
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Step 4
Thread a needle with white thread or fishing line and thread through your morel mushrooms. Try to keep them from touching to promote faster drying.
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Step 5
Allow your morel mushrooms to dry. This usually takes 2-3 days. You should be able to tell if all the moisture has been removed from your morels or not. After they are completely dry, store them in a paper bag and close it up tight. They will store nicely for up to a year.
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Step 6
Reconstitute your dried morel mushrooms by letting them soak a short time in a dish of water or simply add to your chosen recipe as-is.Drying morel mushrooms will preserve these yummy fungi for up to a year!
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[...] If you don’t have a dehydrator you can dry your harvest by spreading them out in a single layer on an indoor table. Leaving your mushrooms outdoors is an invitation to insects and larger animals. Ceiling or freestanding fans are helpful for increasing air circulation which will speed the drying process and discourage rotting. Commercial dehydrators are an excellent method of drying your morels but with any luck you will find more than yours can accommodate. Some people use oven racks to dry their morels and other people use strings. [...]