How long can you soak morel mushrooms before they go bad?
We got some morels from a friend and soaked them in salt water in the fridge. That was Friday. It is now the following Thursday, and we just took them out of the water and cut them down. Bad memory! The water was getting pretty brown but wasn't cloudy. Did the sniff test, and they smell like salt, but I don't know if mushrooms would have a rotten smell anyway. The consistency feels fine. Put them in the fridge in an open bag. Should I throw them away, or will they be okay? Are there any ways to know if morels are getting rotten?
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They will last at least one or two weeks in plastic. Depends on how fresh they are when found, you might get to three weeks. The paper will suck the moisture right out.How long do you soak dried morels?
To use: cover dried morels completely with very hot water and let soak until soft --about 20 minutes (or reconstitute according to the recipe being used). Lift morels out with a slotted spoon so any grit is left behind. The soaking liquid is very flavorful, so use it in cooking the morels, if appropriate.How long do you soak mushrooms in salt water?
Soak the mushrooms for 20 minutes. The salty water will evict any tiny creatures. Drain and repeat. Dry the mushrooms.How to Clean and Cook Morel Mushrooms
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