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Step 1
Clean the shaggy manes, rinsing or washing if needed, especially if they were growing in a sandy area. Allow the mushrooms to dry between two layers of paper towels for a few minutes to weep water. Chop the shaggy manes, then put into a non-reactive container with a tight fitting lid.
Step 2
If it’s cold outside, leave the mushrooms in their container on the counter, if it’s warm, put them in the fridge*. Allow the mushrooms to deliquesce and macerate in their own juices, stirring with a clean spoon at least once a day, until the mixture is juicy, inky, and black.
Step 3
The process will take a few days, longer if they’re refrigerated. When the mixture is black, goey, and scary looking to your liking, sweat the garlic and shallot in a small sauce pot for a few minutes until translucent.
Step 4
Add the splash of wine, then the shaggy mane goop, heat through and bring to a boil, then turn down the heat down to low and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
Step 5
If the shaggy mane goop looks dry, add a little water.
Step 6
Using a handblender, puree the mixture, drizzling in the oil, adding a spoonful of water if needed to help the blades move.
Step 7
Transfer the shaggy mane puree to a container and refrigerate for up to a week, freeze, or make into compound butter and freeze for long term storage.