Freezing mushrooms

catznine

i normally just wipe mine, slice them and gently soften in some butter. Let them cool and pack into a freezer container. Then when required just thaw and heat through.

doddsy

I wouldn't wash them Jenny, just give them a wipe and pop them in a bag, works for me ok.
Regards
Doddsy

aimeelister

I normally slice my mushrooms before i freeze them, then just add them to spag bol straight from the freezer when cooking.

getcarter

yeah, just slice and bag, all ready to go then.

jcr16

i am so pleased with myself i bough i carry bag full of mushrooms for 50p :j the local veg shop had loads. i would of bought more as i love them. but i need ideas on how to freeze them really.

i have in past frozen them as whole. but when i defrost them they just go brown and mushy. i will be adding some to the dinner tonight, and love them on toast. or just light fried as a side to a meal. but whats the most benefical way to freeze them please. i do have other ingrediants in the house so i can mix them with something if need be.

thanks in advance as i know i will be give some amazing tips.

**purpleprincess**

I slice them and then freeze them like that in "cooking" portions. Then when I need them, eg for a spag bol, I just take out one portion and chuck it in! Voila!!

jcr16

never thought of that so simple :T . would i need to defrost before added to the meal. as this is where i have difficulities.

Pink.

Hi jcr16,

We have an older thread on freezing mushrooms, so I have merged your thread into it as it makes it easier for readers of the Old Style board to find all the replies on one thread. As always, posts are listed in date order, so you'll need to read from the beginning to see all the replies.

Pink

**purpleprincess**

jcr16 wrote:

never thought of that so simple :T . would i need to defrost before added to the meal. as this is where i have difficulities.

Crazy isn't it!!

I don't defrost then before I add them to the meal, they are ever so thin anyway and they always cook through by the time the whole meal is.

leeegglestone

I have some Mushrooms. there was no date on the packaging and Im not going to use them all.

Whats the best thing to do with them to keep. Can I freeze them? and would I need to Cook beforehand?