How to freeze mushrooms in the freezer

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 10 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Wash the mushrooms under running water, paying special attention to the space under the cap. As a rule, it is under the cap and at the base of the stack that particles of soil most often remain.

2. STEP 2

   

   Place mushrooms on disposable paper towels to absorb excess moisture. When freezing mushrooms, it is absolutely useless, because it is water that creates an unnecessary layer of frost on the product. Let the mushrooms rest for three to five minutes while the moisture is absorbed. During this time, prepare the packaging or trays in which you will freeze the mushrooms. I will use special bags for vacuum packaging.

3. STEP 3

   

   For mushrooms, update the stacks and cut them depending on what dishes you plan to use the mushrooms for in the future. I cut into quarters to use the mushrooms in a creamy pasta sauce. In addition, mushrooms can be chopped into large and medium cubes, as well as into thin or thick slices. In any case, you shouldn’t make it too small, since the mushrooms shrink strongly during any heat treatment.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the mushrooms in special bags for vacuum packaging or in the container of your choice. It is also good to freeze mushrooms in thick freezer bags with a ziplock closure.

5. STEP 5

   

   Using a low pressure vacuum sealer, seal the mushrooms tightly. This will allow the mushrooms not to wrinkle or stick together.

6. STEP 6

   

   I always freeze mushrooms in small portions so that one package is enough for one dish. It is good to label the packaging with the date of freezing. This will allow you to track the expiration dates of your products. Place the mushrooms in the freezer, the temperature of which is -18 degrees and below. Mushrooms can be stored there all winter.

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

25.10.2023

4.8

Recently we bought two kilograms of champignons. I have prepared several dishes, but there is still a lot left. Therefore, I turned to my favorite website for help and immediately found information on how to freeze mushrooms for the winter in the freezer. Some very valuable tips here! For example, that mushrooms must be placed on a towel so that there is a minimum of water in them. I cut them in different ways. Long strips for salads and small cubes for pureed soups or mushroom filling. I also cut a few more mushrooms into thin slices with stems and froze them on a special rack. I will use them to decorate dishes. I also thought about purchasing a vacuum sealer, it turns out it’s an incredibly convenient thing! Thank you very much for the advice!