How to Clean Fresh Mushrooms
How to Clean Fresh Mushrooms
Store mushrooms unwashed in the refrigerator for up to two days in a paper bag or in the original packaging. Mushrooms need to breathe, so they shouldn’t be stored in a plastic bag. All mushrooms need to be cleaned before using. Before cooking or adding them to your favorite dishes, you will need to give them a quick cleaning.
Fresh Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms should be stored with cool sir circulating around them. Therefore, they should be placed on a tray in a single layer, covered with a damp paper towel and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Before using, they should be wiped with a damp paper towel or only if necessary, rinsed quickly in cold water and dried thoroughly. Mushrooms should never be soaked because they are similar to sponges in the fact that they absorb water and will become mushy.
How to Clean Fresh Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) container
fresh mushrooms
Cooking Directions
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- Using a damp paper towel, wipe each mushroom, one at a time, to remove any dirt or grit.
*Do not soak mushrooms in water or rinse mushrooms under running water to remove dirt. Why? Because mushrooms absorb water like little sponges. Also, when sauteed, mushrooms won’t brown nicely, if they’re filled with water and mushrooms filled with water can also cause your dish to become watery.*






12 Comments on “How to Clean Fresh Mushrooms”
This is the best way to clean mushrooms! I like to delegate this job to my girls, it does take a few extra minutes, but they enjoy helping in the kitchen.
What a great idea!! It always helps to have little kitchen helpers:) This "job" is perfect for kids~ Lynn
Hi Karen~ Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you give this method a try. It is a little time consuming but well worth the few extra minutes it takes to clean your mushrooms. Have a Great Week:) Lynn
This is perfect, and thank you. I used to rinse my mushrooms. Then I heard that was bad for them (but I never did know why). I was hearing that it was best not to use water at all, but they weren't getting clean and that wasn't working for me. From now on I'll do it this way.
Hi Lynn! Thank you so much for joining us at our Let's Get Social Sunday Party Have a great week 🙂
Hi Linda~ Thanks for stopping and I will see you next time:) Lynn
Lynn, … it must be a case of great minds think alike… I have a post about this already scheduled to go – I agree with you that adding water when cleaning them is not a good idea. Cheers
Hi Carole! Thanks for stopping by and great minds do think alike:) Cheers to You~Lynn
I've rinsed mushrooms in a colander due to concern they would taste like dirt. Recently, I used your method and the mushrooms turned out great; and no dirt taste. I'm going to stick by your method from now on.
Hi Joan~ Thanks so much for stopping by today~ I have noticed that when mushrooms are wiped inside of rinsed they do saute' up really nice….they turn a nice brown color~ Lynn
I know your method is the best way, but I'm often too lazy and just give them a fast rinse.. great post
Thanks Judee:) I will confess, I have been known to do that myself:) Lynn