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Morels in backyard?
    #14272690 - 04/11/11 02:26 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Hi all,
I'm new here. Just discovered what I think are morels growing in my backyard here in GA. Cut them & they are hollow, which I believe true morels are supposed to be. Just wanted to verify what they are before we use in a recipe! Here are pics of a couple:





I'm soaking in saltwater, per some recommendations. How long can I soak before they start getting soggy? (assuming they are morels & OK)

Thanks!
Buck


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: barbuck]
    #14272726 - 04/11/11 02:35 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Morels for sure...

Wish I had some in my backyard...

Wish I had a yard...condo living sucks  :bitch:


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: nonlocal]
    #14272751 - 04/11/11 02:39 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Yes those are Morels I tend to soak mine about an hour before cooking them.


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: barbuck]
    #14272769 - 04/11/11 02:42 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Out of curiosity... why soak them at all? I've never soaked a morel. I may use a little water to help get any dirt off of them, but that's it.

Happy mushrooming!


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: ToxicMan]
    #14272873 - 04/11/11 03:01 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Very cool Barbuck! I've put in 50+ hours of morel hunting this season to no avail.. consider yourself lucky!


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: Oreganic]
    #14273236 - 04/11/11 04:13 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Thanks everyone!

Several sites with morel recipes suggested soaking in the saltwater for a couple of different reasons (lowering acidity; I forget the other reasons). Some said for as long as overnight! I soaked for an hour, but even then they were getting soggy, so I think next time (assuming they return next year!) I'll just give a good wash...
Now I'm looking forward to tasting them!

These finds also got me looking in the woods out back of our place, but no further luck yet...

nonlocal - lol at your backyard comments! I know someday I won't be able to, but I've always said I wouldn't live in a place that didn't have a yard I could pee in unseen! :smile:

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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: barbuck]
    #14273304 - 04/11/11 04:22 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

If they have a lot of larva/bugs in them you can soak them in salt water/vinegar to get rid of them. Its helpful to do before you dry morels.


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: vjp]
    #14273438 - 04/11/11 04:38 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

That's right, getting rid of little critters was another of the reasons I read for that soak...


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: barbuck]
    #14273633 - 04/11/11 05:09 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I dont use salt water but just plane water then i trow the water in my yard. who knows i might get lucky and spread a few spores. I soak them to help get dirt that might be in them as well as bugs.


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Re: Morels in backyard? [Re: allaroundhunter]
    #14274288 - 04/11/11 07:03 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

The worst thing I noticed about using the salt water was that they shrunk! :frown:


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