Morels are wild mushrooms that belong to the same species as the fresh truffle. They are incredibly flavorful and need little embellishment. Morels can be identified by their honeycombed, hollow, cone-shaped cap ranging in size from 2 to 4 inches high. These particular morels are #1 grade, meaning each mushroom is a whole, young specimen with white stems.

Morels come in a range of colors from a rich tan, blonde, or grey to an extremely dark brown. Their aroma is earthy and woodsy. They are highly perishable and must be handled with care. Morels are one of the first species to colonize forests that have experienced fires the previous summer which may explain the intense earthy, smoky and nutty flavors that characterize their taste

Origin: All of our wild mushrooms are sustainably hand-foraged in the pristine mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

Season: Morels start to pop up between April and July.

Applications: Morel mushrooms are very fragrant and versatile. They are suitable for stuffing and are perfect for sauces and stews, and particularly delicious in dishes with sweet peppers or caraway seeds. Morels should not be consumed raw.

Storage & Handling: Place in a paper bag and refrigerate for use within 10 days.

Cleaning Technique: It’s very common for morels to have insects hiding out in their hollow centers. Whole morels can be completely rid of bugs using two methods:

1. Submerge them in a bowl of water with a few pinches of salt. Then put a plate on top of the mushrooms to ensure they’re completely immersed in the water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Place the morels on a plate or cookie sheet and put in a 140 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes. Give the mushrooms a quick rinse once they’re removed from the oven.

If bugs don’t bother you (this is more the European style), gently clean the dry mushrooms with a mushroom brush or un-used paint brush to remove the dirt.

Read How to Freeze, Can & Dehydrate Fresh Mushrooms.

Specifications: Each order is 2 lbs.

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Looking for Dried Morel Mushrooms?

Mushrooms en Papillote
recipe created by: Kevin
 
Make those morels shine with this simple recipe that provides gentle accents to help the flavor of the morels explode:
 
For each serving, place 1/2 to 1 cup of roughly chopped morels in the center of a square of parchment paper. Dot with bits of HIGH QUALITY butter. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary.
 
Now fold the parchment square in half over the mushrooms and begin rolling in the open edges tightly to make a small, crescent-shaped envelope. (Think about those pre-packaged apple pies they sell in convenience stores. Shape it like that.) Pop the packets in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
 
This simple technique allows for really fancy-seeming presentation, as well. Place a packet on each diner’s plate, and let them slice it open. The steam will escape all at once, and they’ll be smacked in the face with buttery, mushroomy awesomeness.
 
Impressive, simple, and a great way to highlight the flavor of morels.