"Mushrooms are delicious and nutritious, with an earthy flavor, meaty texture, and uses in many different dishes, including on pizzas, in omelets, soups, stews, and sauces, and all on their own as a side dish. One downside to mushrooms is that they don't last that long. A great way to extend the life of your mushrooms is to freeze them - there's a reason frozen mushrooms are the store-bought staple you need to try."
"Do not try to freeze raw mushrooms - given their high water content, they will turn mushy when you try to reuse them after freezing. For that same reason, do not wash the mushrooms in water first, as that will just cause them to soak up even more moisture. Instead, wipe off any dirt using a paper towel or a dry brush. If your mushrooms are on the large side (more than 1 inch), cut them into smaller, even-sized pieces."
"You have several options when it comes to cooking your mushrooms before freezing, including steaming, lightly pan-frying with butter, sauteing with white wine, grilling, or roasting. Once your mushrooms are cooked, let them cool off completely. If you want your mushrooms to retain their shape, spread them out on a cookie sheet or baking sheet and stick them in the freezer like that first before removing to a bag or container; then they will remain separate. Otherwise, just store them"
Choose fresh, firm mushrooms without any dry, shriveled, rubbery, moldy, slimy, smelly, or dark spots for freezing. Do not freeze raw mushrooms because their high water content makes them turn mushy after freezing. Avoid washing mushrooms with water before freezing; instead wipe off dirt with a paper towel or dry brush and cut large mushrooms into even pieces. Cook mushrooms before freezing by steaming, pan-frying, sautéing with white wine, grilling, or roasting. Cool fully, freeze spread on a sheet to keep pieces separate, then transfer to airtight bags or containers to preserve texture and extend shelf life.
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