Fiddlehead Ferns

$165 to $199
Choose 3 or 5 lbs. | Free Shipping

Fiddlehead Ferns (aka crosier ferns, ostrich ferns) are the scroll-like fronds of wild edible ferns. They grow in clusters near streams on mountain slopes in the NW & NE coasts of North America and have a flavor evoking both asparagus and artichokes.

Fiddleheads can vary in size quite a bit, but we estimate that there are approximately 100-150 per pound.

Size:

Choose 3 lbs. or 5 lbs.

Features:

  • Wild
  • Sustainably Hand Foraged
  • Fresh

Season:

April-June

Origin:

Pacific Northwest

Storage:

Store fiddleheads in a plastic bag in your refrigerator or blanch and freeze for long term storage.


Freezing Tips

Shelf Life:

Up to two days fresh, several months frozen.

Whether they’re served hot or cold, fiddleheads need to be cooked before consumption. Before cooking, rub off any brown scales and trim to about 1 inch below the coil of the head. Discard any fiddlehead ferns with black scales, slightly purple fiddleheads are safe to eat.

Blanch fiddleheads to use in cold dishes (like salads), quick cooking dishes where they may not cook through, or before freezing them.

How to Prep Fiddleheads

For use in hot dishes, fiddlehead ferns can be sautéed, stir-fried, deep fried, or steamed. They should be cooked until they reach an asparagus-like texture with a light crunch that gives when bitten into.

Fiddlehead ferns pair well with ingredients like mushrooms (especially wild morel mushrooms), freshly grated nutmeg, bacon, onions/shallots/leeks, salmon, lemon and potatoes.

For a quick and easy dipping sauce, stir some freshly squeezed lemon juice into mayonnaise.

Fiddlehead Fern Recipes

Ratings & Reviews
No reviews available

Be the first to Write a Review