How Do You Prepare Fresh Morel Mushrooms?
Fresh morel mushrooms when prepared correctly makes a flavorful appetizer or side dish. Serve morel mushrooms with steak or beef entrees. Pair the mushrooms with a fine red wine. The combination is delicious and nutritious and your guests are sure to ask for seconds. Here are steps on how to hunt, clean and prepare morel mushrooms. Step 1 Hunt for firm fresh morel mushroom in April. Look for them in wooded areas around the base of trees. If you are not familiar with mushrooms, you should take a mushroom expert with you. Step 2 Clean your fresh mushrooms with a soft bristle brush. A tooth brush works well. Step 3 Place the mushrooms in cold salt water. Soak them for five minutes. Do not leave the mushrooms in the water longer as they will become too soft. Step 4 Drain the salt water from the mushrooms. Then rinse the mushrooms with cold water to remove any remaining dirt and insects. Step 5 Turn on your stove to medium high. Heat the butter in the sauté pan. Add the chopped garlic. Then
