Freezing mushrooms

jackk_2

Yes to both, i just chop them up so they're ready to use.

Jackie x

peb

i TEND TO FREEZE MUSHROOMS PART COOKED - sorry; didn't mean to shout! They are ok for cooking with but not for salads etc.

Onions I blanche then freeze - I have bought some (for my disabled gran years ago - she would have liver and onions without the chopping!) which were frozen raw and they were ok so you should be ok freezing them raw.

Penelope_Penguin

You can freeze mushrooms I cook mine in a little butter first.

I'll add this to the existing thread

Penny. x

jma21

Just ordered my shopping which includes a huge box of mushrooms. I'm only going to use some in lasagnes and there'll be plenty left over. How do I prepare mushrooms for freezing so they can be used up at a later date? (I won't use them in anything else so will have to wait for my next lot of 4 lasagnes!) Do I need to blanch them or anything or can I just put them in freezer as they are?

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there

No need to blanch -just slice and freeze

LJM

wow i asked a friend about freezing mushrooms before xmas and was told i couldnt,thanks for that it will save on wastage

jma21

Great, thanks!

luxor4t

I peel & slice mine, then bag up into recipe sized portions ready to be tossed into casseroles etc. They may not stay white when defrosted but still taste good.

La-Cara

if you use them on their own after freezing e.g. to have on toast, then I find they do go quite soggy (also not good for stir fries), but they are fine used on pizza, in pasta sauce etc.

Kadeeae

luxor4t wrote: »

I peel & slice mine, then bag up into recipe sized portions ready to be tossed into casseroles etc. They may not stay white when defrosted but still taste good.

I've never peeled a mushroom in my life! Do lots of people do this? I feel such an idiot, lol