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How to Dry Mushrooms
When you make dried mushrooms, you’re removing the moisture from the vegetable, so it turns into a dry, shriveled version. The following instructions are for how to dry mushrooms in the oven, but you could also use a food dehydrator if you don’t want to tie up your oven for hours (check out thebest food dehydrators, according to our Test Kitchen).
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Whether you’re drying whole or sliced mushrooms, consistency is key. Make sure mushrooms are roughly the same size to allow for a more efficient drying time. In addition, if you choose to increase the amount of mushrooms you dry compared to the quantities listed in the chart, the bake times will remain the same. You may need multiple baking sheets to ensure you can spread the mushrooms in a single layer.
Mushroom TypeQuantityPrepTimeYieldBrown Beech1 (3.5-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)3 to 4 hoursabout 1/2 cupCremini1 (8-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsCremini1 (8-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 cupKing Trumpet1 (9.5-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)8 to 10 hoursabout 2 1/2 cupsKing Trumpet1 (9.5-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsOyster8 oz.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 2 cupsOyster8 oz.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsPortobello1 (6-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)8 to 10 hours2 to 3 pieces (depending on size)Portobello1 6-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsShiitake8 oz.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 2 cupsShiitake8 oz.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsWhite Beech1 (3.5-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)3 to 4 hoursabout 1/2 cupWhite Button1 (8-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsWhite Button1 (8-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 cupHow to Store Dried MushroomsDried mushrooms should be stored in an airtight container or bag. You can store the dried mushrooms at room temperature, like in the pantry or in a cabinet. We recommend storing the mushrooms with a silica gel packet in the container, which helps prevent moisture absorption. Alternatively, dried mushrooms can also be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container (if freezing, don’t include a silica gel packet).How Long Do Dried Mushrooms Last?If stored at room temperature, dried mushrooms can last up to three months. However, if you’re looking for a longer shelf life, dried mushrooms that are stored in the freezer will last twice as long, up to six months.How to Use Dried MushroomsWhen you’re ready to cook, the possibilities of dried mushrooms are endless. You can use dried mushrooms as an ingredient in homemade broth to add a deep, earthy umami flavor. Similarly, you can cook with dried mushrooms in a soup, like in ourWild Mushroom SouporSlow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry.Dried mushrooms can also be ground into a powder and mixed into a seasoning blend. Add the seasoning blend to vegetarian chilis for a meaty oomph. Or, use the blend to flavor meat. However you cook with dried mushrooms, there are plenty of delicious options.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Mushroom TypeQuantityPrepTimeYieldBrown Beech1 (3.5-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)3 to 4 hoursabout 1/2 cupCremini1 (8-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsCremini1 (8-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 cupKing Trumpet1 (9.5-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)8 to 10 hoursabout 2 1/2 cupsKing Trumpet1 (9.5-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsOyster8 oz.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 2 cupsOyster8 oz.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsPortobello1 (6-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)8 to 10 hours2 to 3 pieces (depending on size)Portobello1 6-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsShiitake8 oz.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 2 cupsShiitake8 oz.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsWhite Beech1 (3.5-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)3 to 4 hoursabout 1/2 cupWhite Button1 (8-oz.) pkg.Whole (stems trimmed)6 to 8 hoursabout 1 1/2 cupsWhite Button1 (8-oz.) pkg.Stems trimmed and sliced into 1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick slices3 to 4 hoursabout 1 cupHow to Store Dried MushroomsDried mushrooms should be stored in an airtight container or bag. You can store the dried mushrooms at room temperature, like in the pantry or in a cabinet. We recommend storing the mushrooms with a silica gel packet in the container, which helps prevent moisture absorption. Alternatively, dried mushrooms can also be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container (if freezing, don’t include a silica gel packet).How Long Do Dried Mushrooms Last?If stored at room temperature, dried mushrooms can last up to three months. However, if you’re looking for a longer shelf life, dried mushrooms that are stored in the freezer will last twice as long, up to six months.How to Use Dried MushroomsWhen you’re ready to cook, the possibilities of dried mushrooms are endless. You can use dried mushrooms as an ingredient in homemade broth to add a deep, earthy umami flavor. Similarly, you can cook with dried mushrooms in a soup, like in ourWild Mushroom SouporSlow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry.Dried mushrooms can also be ground into a powder and mixed into a seasoning blend. Add the seasoning blend to vegetarian chilis for a meaty oomph. Or, use the blend to flavor meat. However you cook with dried mushrooms, there are plenty of delicious options.
How to Store Dried Mushrooms
Dried mushrooms should be stored in an airtight container or bag. You can store the dried mushrooms at room temperature, like in the pantry or in a cabinet. We recommend storing the mushrooms with a silica gel packet in the container, which helps prevent moisture absorption. Alternatively, dried mushrooms can also be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container (if freezing, don’t include a silica gel packet).
How Long Do Dried Mushrooms Last?
If stored at room temperature, dried mushrooms can last up to three months. However, if you’re looking for a longer shelf life, dried mushrooms that are stored in the freezer will last twice as long, up to six months.
How to Use Dried Mushrooms
When you’re ready to cook, the possibilities of dried mushrooms are endless. You can use dried mushrooms as an ingredient in homemade broth to add a deep, earthy umami flavor. Similarly, you can cook with dried mushrooms in a soup, like in ourWild Mushroom SouporSlow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry.
Dried mushrooms can also be ground into a powder and mixed into a seasoning blend. Add the seasoning blend to vegetarian chilis for a meaty oomph. Or, use the blend to flavor meat. However you cook with dried mushrooms, there are plenty of delicious options.
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