No one will dispute the benefits and nutritional value of oyster mushrooms for the human body. These mushrooms contain a large amount of amino acids, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins B, C, E. They can remove heavy metal salts and radionuclides from the intestines.
Oyster mushrooms are considered one of the most popular mushrooms. They are used to prepare quite varied and healthy dishes. Our grandmothers also successfully used the processes thanks to which delicious mushroom preparations were made. If we talk about oyster mushrooms, they were dried, boiled, stewed, fried, fermented and pickled for the winter. Today, similar procedures are also widely used among the majority of Russian families. In addition, freezing has recently become a popular option for mushroom blanks. And the age of high technology allows you to prepare mushrooms for future use, while maintaining their freshness and aroma.
Oyster mushrooms can not only be collected in the forest, but also simply bought in the store at an affordable price. In addition, these fruiting bodies are considered not only a delicacy product, but also a dietary one. It must be admitted that the taste of oyster mushrooms is different from other mushrooms and is very similar to the taste of chicken meat.
Storing oyster mushrooms in the refrigerator
Freshly picked (purchased) oyster mushrooms can be kept on the refrigerator shelf for up to 3 days. In addition, they must not be soaked before doing so. Oyster mushrooms, like most other mushrooms, quickly absorb moisture, which leads to their rapid acidification and the development of mold. To prevent this from happening, they are quickly washed in running water or wiped with a damp cloth, then dried on a towel, and only then sent to the refrigerator, placed in a wide container and covered with a napkin.
- At a temperature of + 2 ° C, these mushrooms will remain fresh for 3 - 5 days.
- To slightly extend the shelf life of oyster mushrooms, they are wrapped in paper and placed in tightly closed containers. With this method, oyster mushrooms can be stored for up to 10 days.
- Vacuum packed mushrooms usually have a shelf life of 5-7 days on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
Note! If you are going to cook oyster mushrooms in a week, it is best not to buy food in advance. These mushrooms are on the free market all year round, and it is better to buy them fresh than, due to improper storage, to expose yourself and loved ones to the risk of poisoning with stale products.
Preparation for sale
If you grow oyster mushrooms for further sale, then you should prepare a cool room for storing raw materials in advance. It is best to sell them fresh, no later than 3 days after harvest. The room where you intend to store raw materials must have a good ventilation system and be cool. The harvested crop should be carefully laid out in boxes until the time of sale.
Oyster mushrooms can be sold frozen, pre-packed in vacuum bags.
How to store oyster mushrooms in the freezer
Freezing can significantly increase the shelf life of oyster mushrooms. But you need to freeze mushrooms correctly, following the sequence of actions described below.
Fresh
Before freezing, oyster mushrooms are not washed: moisture, turning into ice, expands and affects the mushrooms, disrupting their structure.It is best to clean them dry by wiping with a cloth and cutting off a large part of the leg (it is not eaten). After the oyster mushroom is placed in one layer on a board or tray at some distance from each other and frozen.
After a while, when the oyster mushrooms are completely frozen, they are transferred to food containers, after which they are again sent to the freezer. Frozen oyster mushrooms are stored for up to 5 months, provided that they are frozen fresh. And when the mushrooms are kept at a constant temperature of -24 to -18 ° C, they remain usable for up to 1 year.
The mushrooms are not frozen a second time, so they are packaged in small portions to avoid re-freezing.
Boiled
Boiled oyster mushrooms are also frozen.
- First, they are cut into pieces, boiled in salted water for 10 - 15 minutes and lightly wrung out in a cotton towel.
- Then they are placed in plastic bags and frozen.
- The shelf life of oyster mushrooms after cooking is 7 - 8 months at a temperature of -24 to - 18 ° C.
Fried
There is a way to freeze fried oyster mushrooms.
- They are cut and placed in a preheated pan, into which vegetable oil is poured.
- You do not need to add spices and salt during the roasting process. This can be done after defrosting, just before use.
- Fry the mushrooms until the moisture has completely evaporated (usually this process takes 25 - 30 minutes). Then they are cooled, placed on napkins, waited for excess fat to be absorbed into them, distributed in storage containers and frozen.
To bake oyster mushrooms, use the oven. Mushrooms are laid out in one layer on a baking sheet and baked until tender, and then cooled and frozen.
Baked oyster mushrooms are preserved frozen for up to 4 months. under conditions of stable temperature not exceeding -18 ° С.
If oyster mushrooms are stewed with sour cream, they can stay on the refrigerator shelf for up to 1 week. This type of blank is not suitable for frozen storage. Freezing forms ice and makes the mushrooms unusable.
How much oyster mushrooms can be stored dry
Drying is a common type of long-term preservation of oyster mushrooms. The mushrooms should be wiped with a dry cloth, strung on a fishing line or strong thread, and hung outside on a clear day in a place where there is good air movement.
- If it is not possible to dry the oyster mushrooms in the fresh air, they are sent to the oven, preheated to + 50 ° C, placing them in one layer on a baking sheet.
- The door must be kept ajar so that there is constant air access to the mushrooms.
- They will dry in the oven for 7 - 8 hours.
- Then the oyster mushrooms are left in a ventilated place for another 2 days.
- Then they put it in the oven again, but now they heat it up to + 70 ° С and keep it there for 5 - 6 hours.
Properly dried oyster mushrooms should break easily, but not crumble right in your hands. Therefore, so that they do not become too brittle, the degree of drying must be constantly monitored. Especially at the last stage of this process.
Dried oyster mushrooms are stored in a clean dry glass container, tightly closed with polyethylene lids for 12-18 months. You can also use paper bags for long-term savings.
Drying mushrooms
Drying is an inexpensive yet effective method of preserving the flavor and benefits of mushrooms. They can be dried in the oven or in the fresh air.
1. Oyster mushrooms are cleaned of dirt, washed under running water, laid out in one layer on a baking sheet and dried in the oven, heating it to 50 ° C for 8 hours. 2. Then the mushrooms are placed in a dry, well-ventilated area and kept for 2 days. Care must be taken to ensure that there is sufficient air flow, as oyster mushrooms can quickly deteriorate in a musty room. 3.Then the mushrooms are once again placed in the oven, preheated to 70 ° C, and dried for 6 hours.
Rules on how to store oyster mushrooms at home
To preserve all the nutrients and vitamins, you need to know how to store oyster mushrooms at home. However, before that, you should remember a few simple rules.
If the mushrooms are collected in the forest - do not worry, oyster mushrooms do not have poisonous counterparts. If the mushrooms are bought, then pay attention to the legs and caps. They should not have yellow spots, rot and dry parts. Oyster mushrooms should smell like fresh mushrooms, without mustiness. How to store oyster mushrooms at room temperature and how long is allowed for this process? Note that fresh mushrooms can be stored in a room for no more than 24 hours. After this time, it is better to process them immediately and start cooking.
There are several ways to store oyster mushrooms for the winter. Your choice will depend on how you are going to use the prepared workpiece in the future. Let's look at how to store oyster mushrooms for the winter so that you can enjoy their aroma and taste later, as well as surprise your guests with mushroom dishes.
How to defrost without losing taste
The first way to defrost is on the shelves of the refrigerator. In a few hours, the mushrooms will thaw and will be ready for further use.
Fresh oyster mushrooms can be thawed at room temperature, but for this procedure they must be placed in a colander so that they do not deteriorate when moisture is lost. The speed of the process will depend on the room temperature and the amount of food. Average time is 4 hours.
It is not recommended to defrost fresh oyster mushrooms in the microwave, as they will lose a significant part of vitamins and nutrients. If the device has a special slow mode for such cases, then the procedure is permissible.
Storage conditions for oyster mushrooms: how to store fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator
It is worth saying that the storage conditions of oyster mushrooms largely depend on how you coped with the preliminary cleaning correctly. Although experienced mushroom pickers know how to peel oyster mushrooms and prepare them for further processes, most still make mistakes. One of them is that after soaking, the mushrooms become watery and lose their beneficial properties. Therefore, if you want to increase the shelf life of oyster mushrooms at home, do not soak the mushrooms, but simply rinse them under running water.
If you plan to leave the fruiting bodies in their original form, then it will be interesting for you to learn how to store oyster mushrooms in the refrigerator. To do this, fresh mushrooms are wrapped in paper or placed in plastic food containers. It is necessary to strictly monitor the sealing of the package and increase the humidity in the refrigerator. Place a damp paper towel on the shelves and place your mushroom packages on top. As you know, you can store fresh oyster mushrooms in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days. At + 2 ° C, the shelf life is only 4 days. Oyster mushrooms, packed in parchment paper or plastic containers, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks at a temperature of - 2 ° C.
Storing oyster mushrooms at home involves the following methods: storage fresh, boiled, fried, pickled, dried and salted. The main thing is to comply with the technical conditions for storing mushrooms. It is only necessary to select the fruit bodies correctly, carry out preliminary cleaning and then begin the harvesting process itself.
For example, pickling is considered the most popular preparation method. For this process, use vinegar, salt, sugar and a set of spices to your liking. Storing pickled oyster mushrooms in the refrigerator or basement lasts from 3 to 10 months.
Freezing methods: step by step instruction
Consider the most popular methods for freezing oyster mushrooms.It should be understood that the duration of storage depends on the method of freezing the product, as well as its pre-processing. It is recommended to stick a sticker on each bag of frozen mushrooms with the date of freezing. This will help you track the shelf life of your food.
Fresh
Answering the question whether it is possible to freeze oyster mushrooms raw, it is worth answering that it is not only possible, but also highly recommended. Such mushrooms will be as useful as possible, and can also be stored for a long time.
The procurement process consists of a number of simple steps:
- First you need to determine in what form the mushrooms will be stored. If necessary, you can cut them in advance, but it is best to leave them intact. Only large specimens should be cut, and only if there is not a lot of space in the freezer.
- Next, you need to prepare trays or flat large plates.
- On trays, you should spread the raw mushrooms in an even thin layer and send all this to the freezer for a day. The temperature regime in the freezer for this period should be set to the coldest possible value.
- The next day, you need to get the food out of the freezer and fill it in portioned bags. The bags should be tied and put back into the chamber, but the temperature regime can already be maintained as set as usual.
How to store boiled oyster mushrooms in the freezer
Although mushrooms are perishable, they perfectly retain all their flavor when frozen. How to store oyster mushrooms fresh and boiled in the freezer? Fresh mushrooms are stored in the freezer for up to 5 months.
And if we talk about boiled oyster mushrooms - how to store them in the freezer and what temperature should be set? If the mushrooms are boiled in salted water for about 15 minutes, the shelf life increases to 6-7 months. It is better to cut the oyster mushrooms, then boil, drain the water well and even squeeze them out a little. This will help to avoid ice chips in the mushrooms and not spoil the dish that you cook them later.
Defrosting
In order to defrost the workpiece, you can use different techniques. Some of them allow you to carry out the procedure quickly enough, while others require a certain amount of time. The method can be chosen depending on the specific case and urgency.
The surest defrosting method, which preserves all the properties of the plant, is slow defrosting, of course, this method is the longest. First, you need to transfer the workpiece from the freezer to the refrigerator overnight. By morning, they will be thawed, after which they will need to be put in a colander for 3 hours. After this time, it will already be possible to start cooking.
Naturally, the quickest way to defrost oyster mushrooms is to use a microwave oven. True, this method will not retain beneficial properties and vitamins. If the mushrooms are clean and washed, then you can throw them in soup or boiling water and cook frozen. This will prevent them from feeding on water.
Storing fresh oyster mushrooms in the freezer
To increase the shelf life of fresh oyster mushrooms in the freezer, it is better not to wash the mushrooms before freezing so that they do not accumulate water. It is better to dry clean the mushrooms and cut off the legs.
It's important to know: no matter how you freeze oyster mushrooms, they must be clean, fresh and not deformed. After all, the appearance after defrosting the product will depend on this. I must say that in this case, young specimens are considered ideal mushrooms for storage.
The mushrooms should be cleaned by dry cleaning, without the use of water - wipe with a dry cloth and cut off most of the leg, since it is not eaten. Spread out in a thin layer, and then put in the freezer for several hours. Next, put the frozen mushrooms in containers or plastic bags, and then put them back in the freezer.
It is necessary to calculate the amount of oyster mushrooms in the container so that it is enough for the preparation of one dish or several servings. It is best to store up to 1 kg of mushrooms in one bag or container. The temperature in the freezer should be at least - 18 ° C, then your frozen mushrooms can last 10-12 months. However, it is important to remember that oyster mushrooms do not tolerate re-freezing, so never put them back in the freezer after thawing.
Freezing recommendations
Oyster mushrooms can be stored in the freezer and fresh. However, to do this, they should be prepared in a slightly different way.
1. Instead of washing with water, you only need to clean dust and dirt in a dry form. The mushrooms are examined, the damaged ones are removed, and the stem of the selected ones is cut off. 3. Oyster mushrooms should be spread out on a large dish in one layer and placed in the freezer for a couple of hours. Once frozen, they should be transferred to an airtight container.
It is recommended to immediately arrange the mushrooms in bags or containers in portions. This method allows you to preserve the mushrooms throughout the year, but in the freezer it is necessary to maintain a constant temperature of -18 ° C, and the product itself should in no case be frozen again.
The freezing method differs in several ways from refrigerated storage. If you put fresh oyster mushrooms in the freezer, then with the correct procedure, they will be able to retain their taste and useful properties for 5 months. And if you boil them first, then the shelf life will be long. The main task is the correct temperature regime in the freezer and preliminary correct preparation.
To freeze boiled oyster mushrooms you need:
- Examine the mushrooms and remove any damaged ones. Selected good specimens are washed under running water. Large ones should be cut. After rinsing, the product is placed in a saucepan and boiled for 15 minutes in salted water.
- Then the water is drained, the finished product is cooled, the excess liquid is slightly squeezed out. The prepackaged mushrooms are sent to the freezer. The storage period can be up to 8 months.
DETAILS: Storing salted mushrooms at home. Seaming methods
To freeze fresh oyster mushrooms, follow these instructions:
- It is better not to wash the mushrooms, but dry them from dust and debris, remove the damaged ones. Wholes need to cut off the legs.
- Prepared mushrooms are laid out in one layer on a tray or plate and placed in the freezer for several hours.
- After freezing, pack in portions.
The shelf life in this way can be up to 12 months. But remember that you cannot re-freeze the mushrooms and the temperature in the freezer must be at least (-18) degrees.
Freezer for winter storage of fried oyster mushrooms
Fried oyster mushrooms are also suitable for winter storage. The method of freezing them is very simple, only before this process the mushrooms must be pre-fried.
To do this, heat vegetable oil in a pan and add mushrooms cut into pieces. Fry until all the liquid has evaporated in them, for 20-25 minutes. It is better not to add any spices and salt, do this when preparing the dish. Then, after cooling completely, the oyster mushrooms are laid out in portions in packages and frozen. Such a workpiece is stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months at a constant temperature.
It is worth noting that sometimes you can use an oven instead of a frying pan. At the same time, the mushrooms retain their sweetish taste and aroma.To do this, mushrooms are baked on a baking sheet in the oven for 15-20 minutes, allowed to cool and also spread into plastic containers or plastic bags. Then, after defrosting, this blank can be added to fried potatoes or salads.
Mushrooms can be stewed in sour cream and then stored in the refrigerator. But here the shelf life is only 7 days. Such a blank is not suitable for freezing in a freezer: all the liquid turns into ice.
Optimum temperature and shelf life
To preserve the taste and consistency, the shelf life must be observed. They are directly related to the temperature regime of the refrigerator freezer:
- from -10 to -14 ° С - 3 months maximum;
- from -15 to -18 ° С - 5-6 months;
- from -19 to -24 ° С - no more than 1 year.
The recommended optimum storage temperature is from -15 to -18 ° C.
The deadlines for freezing processed oyster mushrooms and raw ones also differ:
- for unprocessed products - six months;
- for processed - a year.
You can follow the process by sticking date stickers on containers or packages. It is advisable to consume fresh oyster mushrooms after freezing for 2-4 months. Longer storage times increase the risk that the product will taste bitter after cooking.
If the refrigerator temperature is above zero, they will deteriorate after 5 days. The earlier you put fresh mushrooms in the freezer, the longer they will be suitable for consumption.
How else to store oyster mushrooms for the winter?
How else to store oyster mushrooms at home? You can salt, pickle and ferment oyster mushrooms for the winter. These methods allow storage of blanks in the refrigerator for several months. Ingredients such as salt and vinegar can dramatically increase shelf life.
Another way to keep oyster mushrooms for the winter is drying. With fresh mushrooms, dry cleaning is carried out and one copy is strung on a wire or thick thread. Then they are hung in a dry warm place for 10-12 hours. If you see that the mushrooms break well, then the drying process can be considered complete. Store such fruiting bodies in glass jars or paper bags.
Oyster mushrooms are very common mushrooms among people who are fond of collecting forest gifts. The fruits are in no way inferior to mushrooms or popular whites, they have excellent taste and can not only be added to all kinds of culinary masterpieces, but also be stocked up for future use. Since a fresh delicacy deteriorates quite quickly, today we will talk about how to store oyster mushrooms so that the shelf life of the product remains as long as possible.
How to store oyster mushrooms
In order for the mushroom stock in the house not to dry out, and there is always a tasty treat on the table, it is necessary to properly prepare fresh oyster mushrooms for storage, and then adhere to a certain technology. We present to your attention the main stages, subject to which access to the fruit bodies of the culture we are considering will be long, even year-round.
Check
As soon as you yourself have collected or purchased oyster mushrooms on the market, it is important to make sure of the quality of the product. When the fruits are spoiled, any further manipulations will be meaningless, therefore, first of all, it is recommended to conduct a visual inspection of the crop, as well as evaluate the aroma exuded by the fruits. Edible, fresh mushrooms are distinguished by dense, light pulp, bright mushroom smell (without admixture of acid or mustiness).
Harvest cleaning
After there is no doubt about the quality of the product, it is necessary to clean it well. A common mistake of many inexperienced gatherers is the long soaking of mushrooms in cold water and active "floundering" in the liquid. In fact, it is enough to immerse the oyster mushrooms in a container filled with water, collect the floating debris with your hand, pour over the hats with a cool shower. Otherwise, the crop will become watery, possibly damaged.Since the culture develops on the trunks of trees, soil and other hard-to-wash debris are rarely found on it, which means that everything unnecessary will be removed without problems.
After wet cleaning, it is important to examine each mushroom for damage, worminess, or rot. Some people change the "steps" in places, first sorting, and then washing the crop - this is just the case when the sum does not change from a change in the terms.
Remember, even one spoiled member of the family can spoil the entire stock.
After completing the described manipulations, the oyster mushrooms are reclined on a wire rack, fabric or sieve in order to get rid of excess moisture. Further actions depend on the planned storage method, because the fruit bodies can be boiled, frozen, salted, pickled, dried, etc.
Cold storage
In order for the oyster mushrooms to lie in the refrigerator for as long as possible, they should never be soaked in water - the product will become soaked and tasteless. The most successful packaging is sheets of paper or special food containers. It is important to maintain the tightness of the container.
Helpful hint: moisten a small towel, place it on the refrigerator shelf, and only on it - mushrooms. The trick will preserve the mass of mushrooms without letting the fruits dry out.
No matter how well raw oyster mushrooms are packed, the maximum shelf life in a home refrigerator is no more than five days. An exception is the technique used in production, since if it is available, it becomes possible to maintain a temperature not higher than minus 2 degrees. Then the shelf life can be increased to 18-20 days.
In freezers
As for freezers, the freezing method allows you to enjoy fresh mushroom reserves for 5-6 months. At the same time, all the useful properties of the product are preserved. When using this method, it is not recommended to rinse the crop - it is better to devote time to dry cleaning (the goal is to get rid of dust, small debris). To keep each member of the family intact, the mushrooms are laid out on a wide cutting board and placed in the freezer until hardened. After they are taken out and laid out in containers, to their "permanent residence", and their place is taken by a new batch.
Using packages
Experienced housewives increase the shelf life by pre-boiling the treat in boiling water with the addition of salt (15-20 minutes). After that, the mushrooms are lightly washed (to remove mucus), gently squeezed out and packaged in plastic bags. Some people prefer to cut the sweeping hats into small, equivalent "shares" - a process necessary to further save time when preparing meals. For the same purpose, you can immediately pack the fruit bodies as they will be used (in small packages so that one package is fully used for the preparation of one dish).
Cleaning rules
Before storing the mushrooms, they should be peeled. Otherwise, they become watery and lose their taste characteristics. Oyster mushrooms do not need to be soaked in water before cleaning, as they are grown on a tree, they almost never have dirt and dust.
Oyster mushrooms must be examined and get rid of wormy, rotten and dried out. This is due to how many days the product will be stored, since even due to one spoiled mushroom, others may begin to rot.
Removing the skin is easy enough. You need to put a few mushrooms in a colander and rinse with running water. Then the mushrooms must be laid out on a sieve to drain off excess water, then further preparations for storage must be carried out.
Drying method
If the methods discussed above do not meet your requirements, pay attention to the method that does not require financial costs and the constant availability of working household appliances - drying.Dry fruit bodies retain the useful properties of the treat, and can also be used in absolutely any direction of cooking. In order to return the mushroom to its original appearance with size, it is necessary to soak the dried specimen in water or cream for about 60-90 minutes.
It is worth noting that it is dried mushrooms that retain all nutrients and minerals, while other heat treatment reduces the amount of useful elements in the product.
So, let's get down to the process:
- Prepare the necessary tools at hand: a cutting board, paper or newspapers, a skein of strong thread with a gypsy needle (can be replaced with wire or thin fishing line), napkins, a large piece of thick material, a sharp knife.
- Take the amount of dry mushrooms required for harvesting. Never wash or wet the product.
- Using a sharp knife with dry napkins, scrape off the soil, foliage and debris from the caps, separate the "heads" from the legs. Gently wipe each fruit with napkins or a cloth, then place it on the newspaper laid out in advance. It is important that the mushrooms lie tightly to each other, but not touch.
- Move the newspaper to a well-ventilated area, preferably with direct sunlight. Strictly avoid rooms with dampness, as the mushrooms will not dry out, but will deteriorate. Leave it on for 3-4 hours.
- Now you will need a thread and a needle (or wire). The next stage is stringing the fruiting bodies onto "beads". If you do not know what a bunch of mushrooms should look like, ask for help on the Internet - the network contains thousands of examples of the "construction" we need.
- After the threading process is complete, tie the ends of the thread or connect the wire, and then hang the treat in a warm place - next to the radiator or over the stove. In the first case, it may take several days for high-quality drying, in the second - no more than 12-14 hours.
- After the specified time has passed, check the readiness of the stocks: try to bend the oyster mushroom, if it gives in and bends gently - the dry mushroom is ready. If it breaks, keep drying.
Once the drying process is complete, take care of a container designed to store supplies. These can be glass jars with a lid, food containers, or tight, paper bags. Pack the product in containers and leave to store in a dry place.
The shelf life of the treat is 10-12 months.
Using an electric dryer
Some housewives, farmers or simply lovers of dry fruits / mushrooms / vegetables purchase equipment that makes the process easier and faster. If you have access to an electric dryer, you just need to peel the mushrooms, cut them into small pieces and place them in a special sieve that is installed in the device. Experienced people recommend to withstand certain temperature stages after turning on the technique:
- For the first two hours, dry the product at a temperature not higher than +50 degrees.
- Starting from the third hour, increase the heat to 75 degrees, continue the process until the product is cooked (from 8 to 13 hours).
Do not forget to check the degree of drying at least every hour, because if you overdo it, the fruit bodies will become poorly suitable for use - they will break, crumble. If the crop remains under-dried, mold will begin to form on the fruits, and it will become impossible to eat them.
Advice
Pay attention to the way of storing supplies, ideal conditions are complete absence of moisture, foreign odors and insects.
Before using dry oyster mushrooms for cooking any dish, soak the required amount of mushrooms in clean water or milk (about 60-90 minutes).
From 10 kilograms of raw mushrooms, about 1 kilogram of dried mushrooms will turn out, the mass of the product is reduced by 85-90 percent.Consider this when planning your inventory.
So we looked at how to dry oyster mushrooms at home. Follow the advice you receive and enjoy a delicious forest treat all year round.
Salting and pickling
If you like pickled and pickled mushrooms, great long-term storage solutions are:
Hot and cold way
Mushrooms can be salted using hot or cold methods. Cold salting means soaking oyster mushrooms in cool, salted water for 6-7 days. The liquid should be changed every day to avoid bad odor bitterness. Many housewives prefer to add half rings of onions or small fragments of vegetables to mushroom fruits - this makes the dish more aromatic and beautiful. The hot method consists in boiling the product and its further packaging in cans, which must be sealed and left to "mature" in a cool basement or cellar.
If you decide to marinate your crop, you should be patient - the process resembles the procedure for rolling up any other stocks for the winter. The mushrooms are mixed with a marinade of vinegar, salt, pepper and spices to taste. The resulting "mixture" is boiled and then twisted into pre-sterilized jars.
Since each housewife adheres to her own recipe, some people prefer to boil oyster mushrooms first, and then add marinade to them. If you wish, you can explore all possible methods of pickling by asking any search engine, where you will also get acquainted with the required ingredients and the required proportions of each product.
Salting
You can salt it hot and cold. With cold salting, the mushrooms are washed and soaked in a solution of salt water for 6 days (Figure 6). The water needs to be changed every day, otherwise they will become bitter.
Figure 6. Salting at home
With hot salting, the product is first boiled in salted water for 15 minutes, then laid out in jars, sealed with nylon lids and stored in a cool place with a temperature of no more than 8 degrees.
