How to Clean Mushrooms
A guide to cleaning various types of mushrooms effectively.
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- •Button mushrooms
- •Porcini mushrooms
- •Chanterelle mushrooms
- •Red pine mushrooms
- 1
Remove any loose dirt with a soft brush like a toothbrush, paintbrush, shaving brush, or pastry brush. Avoid silicon brushes.
2 min
- 2
Remove any cakes of dirt at the base with a knife.
1 min
- 3
Wipe down the mushroom cap and stem with a clean damp towel. Optionally, give a quick rinse under running water before wiping dry.
3 min
- 4
For button or crimini mushrooms, separate the cap from the stem and peel a thin layer off the outside using a paring knife or potato peeler.
4 min
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