Characteristics of the hen of the woods:
- Large ruffled chicken
- Grayish brown
- Fan shaped
- Overlapping caps
- The underside is pore white surface
The unusual attribute about these mushrooms is they can grow to very large sizes and weigh up to 100 pounds. They tend to grow in the same exact place year after year.
The best time to find hen of the woods:
The best way to prepare hen of the woods
- Clean and look for insects
- Use only the fresh tender areas
- Simmer in salted water until tender
- Serve with a cream sauce
- Serve cold after cooking along with salads
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