Dehydrating Mushrooms at Home Like a Pro
Learn how to effectively dehydrate mushrooms. Discover simple techniques and tips for long-lasting preservation.
Equipment
Ingredients
- mushrooms washed, wiped down from dirt
Instructions
- Wash or wipe down the mushrooms to remove dirt. Do NOT soak in water.
- Slice the mushrooms into 1/4" slices and place onto a baking tray 1 layer thick. Mushrooms can touch.
- Place into dehydrator at 135F for 8 to 10 hours, or until the mushrooms are completely dry. This could take longer depending on amount of mushrooms and thickness & humidity of your area.
- Once the mushrooms are dried, use your canning funnel and place the mushrooms into the jar, making sure they give 1/2" headspace from the top of the seal.
- Place the seal onto the jar (making sure the seal is clean). Vacuum seal the jar to your sealers instructions.Or use the food saver bags and seal the mushrooms in.
- Make sure to label and date the jars/bags.
- To Rehydrate: Place mushrooms in a bowl of hot water and allow to sit for 15-30 minutes.Save the water to use in your dish as it will have flavor.