sulfur shelf mushrooms

[waterfowlrus]

I found some this september. Me and the wife love them. Just wondering when they grow "months" of the year.

[woodsman416]

I usually find them in September too. I found this one in September the year before last. It was about four feet from top to bottom.

[Admin]

That's an awesome photo right there ;D Looks like it belongs in a textbook. ;D

[jimbison]

do you have a way to cook them a friend cooke some years ago for me but forgot how to do it found some today thanks jim

[determinator]

From what I understand, this species is also called "chicken-of-the-woods", not to be confused with "hen-of-the-woods", which is even more highly regarded. Good find!

I just like to eat mushrooms sauteed, by slicing them up about 1/4" thick, and putting some butter in a pan. Maybe through in some onion and/or garlic slices first to get them a little brown, then throw in the mushrooms. Turn them a lot, on medium heat, so they also turn a little brown. Don't let them get too brown..you just want to break down the "chitin" in them, that makes them harder to digest. Common to all fresh mushies. Add a dash of salt, and maybe some chopped of chives on top. Maybe a little extra melted butter ...

There's a lot of recipe's out there in some of the mushroom-hunting books, otherwise. I had a pile of library books a few months ago. Good luck, and good eatin'! ;D

[jimbison]

thanks for the help that sounds about the way that i had them didnot know if i had to trim off the outside thanks a bunch jim

[waterfowlrus]

There out in full force now this year got 9 bags frozen in the freezer so far. They freeze very well. Heading back out mid week to look for more.

Clint

[determinator]

Dayummm...that's a lot of mushers, waterfowlrus! I envy you, bud. You might try pickling some. You are set, for sure. Are there any particular trees, or other environmental conditions, that would help some of your fellow Swampers locate some of these babies? ;D

[jimbison]

I have only found them on black cherry trees for chicken of the woods is this normal? the friend who showed them to me said that was the only one he had found them on ? any help

[waterfowlrus]

I find them on dead trees not sure what type tho. Some are found where it is damp in the woods. Found some more and put up 4 more bgas. Heading back out on Friday in an attempt to find more.

Clint

[Jmorse]

I find them here on mostly oak.They usually turn up in August, on into October if the weather stays warm.
I have a batch in the fridge pickled even as I type this. I love them added to scrambled eggs.

[tinknocker1]

breaded and deep fried taste just like chicken breast ;D




chicken and hillbillies





chicken on a dead willow

[waterfowlrus]

Love those chickens.

[crittrgittr]

Just got this one the other day...



My first one. I'm assuming it's a "Chicken of the Woods", right?

[waterfowlrus]

Beautiful. They have been slow in my area this year. But man the Smooth chanterelles was everywhere this july and august.

[waterfowlrus]

Yes that is a chicken and might tasty it is.