The REAL Hen of The Woods

[RednekF350]

Today I went down to visit a friend who offered me some Hen of the Woods. He has been piling them up the last few days and gave me several huge clusters. One was only cut a few hours before I got there.

It is a delicious, wild treat. I sautéed the one that was cut today in butter and olive oil with a little sweet onion, fresh garlic and salt and pepper. I loved the texture as it stayed firm after cooking down all of the liquid. The taste was close to the earthiness of a Portobello. We had it as a side dish with a grilled steak.

I have three 1 gallon bags filled to freeze and my son is giving some to his girlfriend's parents.

Now, to find them on my own !
He said I have to go now so I am going to check a few spots tomorrow after work.

 

[smoke_jumper]

I recently met someone from Illinois who is a mushroom hunter. I've alway heard about chicken and gen if the woods. I never realized they were two different types until he showed me the difference. I sent him some pictures and he identified them for me. Though I still wouldn't attempt to eat them.

 

[RednekF350]

John,
Bob had found somewhat comforting information that I read as well. It is on americanmushrooms.com
Essentially, Hen of the Woods has no poisonous look-alikes.
We all ate large servings on Tuesday and my son and I felt fine the next day. My wife on the other hand, felt crappy all day yesterday and blamed it on the Hen. I think it was a little psychological but she now thinks she may be allergic to mushrooms.
????

 

[manumuskin]

I picked about 30 lbs o f chicken of the woods off of a dead oak last week.gave it to my mushroom buddy.

 

[WaretownMike]

I see these everywhere. I'm going to grab some tomorrow while I'm out riding the pines and try some out.

 

[RednekF350]

I see these everywhere. I'm going to grab some tomorrow while I'm out riding the pines and try some out.

If we don't see you post by Tuesday we'll be worried.