Dried Morel Mushrooms

Step 1

Soak morels for up to 4 hours in salt water. The mushrooms are hollow, and the salt water will kill any little bugs that might be living in them.

Step 2

Drain and rinse with fresh water.

Step 3

Slice at least one side of the mushrooms.

Step 4

Lie mushrooms on a towel.

Step 5

Direct the air flow of a small fan onto the mushrooms and let dry up to 24 hours.

Step 6

The mushrooms will reduce in size drastically. When they are dry, bag them in a ziplock bag and throw them in the freezer to use later.

Step 7

Reconstituting Mushrooms:.

Step 8

Soak mushrooms in broth, wine, or water for up to 5 minutes. They will spring back to the size they were when they were picked.