Simple Method To Freeze Raw Mushrooms

Eight ounces of white button
mushrooms prepared to freeze.

Ingredients/Supplies:

fresh mushrooms

vegetable cleaning brush or paper towel

waxed paper or parchment lined baking sheet or dish

freezer bag

airtight storage container

Method:

Use a brush or paper towel to any dirt from the mushrooms. If necessary, the paper towel may be slightly damp, but do not soak or wash the mushrooms because that will make them soggy.

Trim any dry or "woody" parts off of the stems. Slice and lay in a single layer on the prepared pan. (Smaller mushrooms, like beech mushrooms, may be frozen whole.)

Place in freezer for one hour until solid and then transfer to a freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible to help prevent freezer burn. For extra protection, place the bag of mushrooms in an airtight container.

May be stored in the freezer up to 6 months, but for the best quality use with 2 months.

Notes:

Frozen mushrooms are great to use in soups and stews. Fresh mushrooms are best in salads, stir fried dishes and on pizza.

My local grocery store had fresh mushrooms (not ready to expire) on sale for half of the regular price. I purchased a couple of  packages to freeze for future recipes.