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Are these Hen of the Woods?
    #22081702 - 08/12/15 02:37 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

A friend picked these mushrooms. They were found on a stump in eastern Pennsylvania.
They smell slightly sweet and mushroomy. I don't know if there are any poisonous look a likes. A confirmation would be greatly appreciated.



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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: Brumpy]
    #22081729 - 08/12/15 02:44 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I'm going to say yes, although I'm also thinking maybe Meripilus giganteus. Maybe someone else knows for sure.


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: elprawn]
    #22081886 - 08/12/15 03:17 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Thanks for the quick response! It definitely looks like Meripilus giganteus in the google images. I guess i'll toss them :frown:


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: Brumpy]
    #22081940 - 08/12/15 03:27 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I think that Meripilus giganteus is only a European species, if you're in the US I would guess Meripilus sumstinei


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: maynardjameskeenan]
    #22081966 - 08/12/15 03:35 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

yes to M. sumstinei, a "rooster of the woods" they taste really good, but are tough. Run them through your food processor and add some breadcrumbs an egg and some spices and make a mushroom loaf out of them


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: nomendubium]
    #22082218 - 08/12/15 04:32 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Oh cool, I'm glad I held on to these. I will try them out for sure. I had no idea this mushrooms existed until today. Thanks for the ID!


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: nomendubium]
    #22082276 - 08/12/15 04:47 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

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yes to M. sumstinei, a "rooster of the woods" they taste really good, but are tough. Run them through your food processor and add some breadcrumbs an egg and some spices and make a mushroom loaf out of them



That is a great idea!...I sauteed some young ones in butter....and the taste was amazing...they are packed with flavor...but, like you said, they are a bit tough...I will certainly try this. Thanks!


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: Thayendanegea]
    #22082319 - 08/12/15 04:59 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I've got a big container of these marinating right now. Going to try making mushroom jerky!


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: foragedfungus]
    #22088555 - 08/13/15 06:37 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I tried cooking these in butter with garlic and processing for mushroom loaf, but the texture is like eating a piece of fabric still.
The flavor is great but like i said, texture is similar to really fibrous ginger.

Any suggestions for cooking? Do I need to cook them longer or is this just how they are when mature?

I might try making a stock for mushroom soup if all else fails.


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: Brumpy]
    #22089284 - 08/13/15 09:32 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I made the jerky today. It came out pretty good.
Started with a very young, fresh M. sumstinei.
Tore it into small strips. Mixed together tamari soy sauce, molasses, sugar, a few drops of sriracha, and a few drops of liquid smoke. (should have added a little vinegar too). and let it marinate overnight.
Then dried 'em on a sheet of foil in the oven on the lowest setting (170f) with the door propped open with a wooden spoon. (a dehydrator would probably work even better)
Checking on it, and mixing them around every 45 min.


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Re: Are these Hen of the Woods? [Re: foragedfungus]
    #22089296 - 08/13/15 09:36 PM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I have prepared these just like fried chicken before and it was pretty good.


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