How to Dry or Dehydrate Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a source of iron, selenium, potassium and phosphorous and make a healthy addition to many soups and stews. You can dry, or dehydrate, mushrooms for use later. Follow the steps below for easy preservation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mushrooms

1. Wash the mushrooms and allow them to dry.

2. Cut the mushrooms into 1/4 inch slices.

3. Dry the mushrooms at a temperature between 100 and 140 degrees. The ideal temperature is 125 degrees. You can do this by placing the mushrooms in a sunny window on a hot day, putting the mushrooms in the oven, or using a food dehydrator.

4. The mushrooms become brittle when they are fully dried. When the mushrooms completely dry, label them with the date and store them in an air tight container.

5. To use dried mushrooms place them in soups, stews or casseroles while cooking or rehydrate them by placing them in a bowl of hot water for approximately 45 minutes.

[CBeatrix]

on 11/2/2008 Mushrooms, I love so much! I could eat them every day.
Thanks for these tips. I really can use them!
5*

[jimdris]

on 10/7/2008 Mine would be pizza bound!