Hen of the Woods Mushroom - Oct. 8 2006

Two hikers describe the much-prized Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) specimen they found 10/8 along the Nipmuck Trail in the Yale Woods in northeastern CT. This mushroom can grow as big as 40-50 pounds and is known for having a fabulous flavor, being great for cooking and possessing immune-enhancing and cancer-preventing qualities.

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[bam62bam]

where did you find these at? i find some around oak trees in my yard but it seems they only come back every other year--they are delicius to eat!!-how do you store them?i tried freezing some but they seem to come out mushy-any tips would be helpful-thanks!!great video!!!!where do you get spores at you were mentioning??

[notwithnot]

Two hikers describe the much-prized Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) specimen they found along the Nipmuck Trail in the Yale Woods in northeastern CT. I just took the video and am out of touch with the "experts." I suggest Googling for the info you're looking for. Thanks for the inquiry.

[KelliferandLanifer]

@Buchoass yeah i guess lol

[Buchoass]

@KelliferandLanifer Yummy! alittle extra protien won't kill ya!

~Cheers~

Just B.

[KelliferandLanifer]

@Buchoass one guy brings them into my work there edible but there always buggy it seems like

[MindAsFocus]

do they grow in tennessee?

[starshock01]

no, thats chicken of the woods if you found it on a log, but if its on the ground its prolly jack o lantern...chicken of the woods is edible but requires thorough cooking, jack o lantern is not edible and will cause severe gastric distubance

[Buchoass]

I just found one but it is bright orange, is that the color of them also????

[sutcliffe62x]

I am a long-time professional chef, these are about the tastiest and most versatile mushrooms I've ever cooked.

[bam62bam]

ok-thanks, bam