Look for
crimini mushrooms that are firm, plump, clean and brown in color.
Those that are wrinkled or have wet slimy spots should be avoided. If
your recipe calls for caps only, choose mushrooms that have short
stems to avoid waste. Fresh and dried button mushrooms are available
throughout the year.
The best
way to store loose button mushrooms is to keep them in the
refrigerator in a loosely closed paper bag wrapped in a damp cloth or
laid out in a glass dish that is covered with a moist cloth. Whether
you use a paper bag, a damp cloth, or a glass dish, it's worth
avoiding all storage methods that leave the mushrooms stacked in one
big clump. The less surface contact they have with one another the
fresher they will stay. A great step to avoid clumping is to make a
first layer of mushrooms inside your paper bag or on top of your damp
cloth or glass dish, and then cover this mushroom layer with a paper
towel. A second layer of mushrooms can then be placed on top of the
paper towel. These storage methods will help preserve the mushrooms'
moisture without causing them to become soggy and keep them fresh for
several days. Once mushrooms have developed a slimy layer across
their surface, they are not longer fully fresh.
Mushrooms
that are purchased prepackaged can usually be stored in the
refrigerator for 3-7 days. However, to maximize freshness, we
recommend removal from the original container and storage according
to one of the methods described above. Recent research has shown
refrigerator storage to be especially important for preserving
mushroom phytonutrients. In research studies on button mushrooms,
loss of phytonutrients related to discoloration and hardening of
mushrooms has been shown to occur over a 6-8 day period as storage
temperatures get increased from 38F/3C (a common household
refrigerator temperature) to 59F/15C (a temperature much closer to
room temperature). These study findings are good reasons not to leave
mushrooms sitting out on the countertop or even storing them
temporarily in a cabinet.
Dried
mushrooms should be stored in a tightly sealed container in either
the refrigerator or freezer, where they will stay fresh for six
months to one year.
Flavorful
side dish cooked under 10 minutes.
Sauteed
Mushrooms
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2012, Christine's Pantry. All rights reserved.
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz)
package mushrooms, sliced
1/2
teaspoon garlic powder
salt and
pepper, to taste
1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4
tablespoon butter
2
tablespoon chives, chopped
Directions:
Melt
butter in skillet, over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic powder,
salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, about 5 to 7 minutes,
until tender. Stir in chives. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Simple yet very tasty!
ReplyDeleteI love mushrooms. Especially on a good juicy burger with a slab or two of bacon.
ReplyDeleteMushrooms are fabulous!! Well done. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips for storing mushrooms.... I always store them in a paper bag in the fridge but had no idea that it was best for them not to really touch. I'll totally keep this in mind going forward. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are all huge mushroom fans here! Love the simplicity of this dish, Christine!
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