Dried Morel Mushrooms

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   Soak morels for up to 4 hours in salt water. The mushrooms are hollow, and the salt water will kill any little bugs that might be living in them.

2. 2

   Drain and rinse with fresh water.

3. 3

   Slice at least one side of the mushrooms.

4. 4

   Lie mushrooms on a towel.

5. 5

   Direct the air flow of a small fan onto the mushrooms and let dry up to 24 hours.

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   The mushrooms will reduce in size drastically. When they are dry, bag them in a ziplock bag and throw them in the freezer to use later.

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   Reconstituting Mushrooms:.

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   Soak mushrooms in broth, wine, or water for up to 5 minutes. They will spring back to the size they were when they were picked.

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