[justinrobinsreo]

I found a whole slug of these this morning. We just moved to Eastern Tennessee in December. I need to split one down the center to make sure it's hollow, but from what I can tell it's a black Morel. Would love your opinion, because I am new to the area.

 

[mbdola]

100% a black morel. no need to cut it down the middle...That is unless you want to fry it up!

 

[justinrobinsreo]

Awesome! Thank you! What's some of the best ways to cook them?

 

[mbdola]

A favorite of most is dredged and fried in butter. I"ll rinse mine and half them (depending on size), then do a dry-wet-dry treatment. I'll dust them in flour, then dunk them in egg, then coat them with breadcrumbs, or crackers. Then right into the pan.

I also like mine simply sauteed with butter and little garlic and served over steak.

 

[garden]

WTG Justin. Very pretty black morel in my opinion. And many people prefer the taste of the black over the blondes.. Good job...

 

[justinrobinsreo]

Thank you! Are there any mushroom groups around here that go out hunting together? Would like to learn more about other species.

 

[quallshb]

you can learn about other species and might find some folks to hunt with in our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tennesseemushroomidentification/

 

[justinrobinsreo]

Great! I will go join. I went for my evening walk and managed to pick these. There are about the same amount across the fence. So I plan on asking for permission to pick them tomorrow.

 

[balsamboy]

Where you at...in NE Tn??