Morels growing in yard?

[dmcbride]

Are these actually Morels? I have never picked them before. They are growing behind my house in the grass, mature Forrest close by. If so any tips to eating them?

Thanks

[WinefredCommander]

Yup! Black morels!

[Lefty-Canuck]

Yup looks like a real one to me, the false ones the stem and cap don’t attach together like that.

LC

[dmcbride]

Thanks fellas, cooked one and shared it with the wife. They sure are good.

[KGB]

It is important to cook them properly to avoid some ill effects. They do have some toxins that are neutralized by the cooking process. I usually boil them for 10 minutes and then fry them with garlic, butter and onions.

[walking buffalo]

Originally Posted by KGB

It is important to cook them properly to avoid some ill effects. They do have some toxins that are neutralized by the cooking process. I usually boil them for 10 minutes and then fry them with garlic, butter and onions.

I would suggest skip the boiling.

The frying/sautéing is enough to eliminate any toxins.
Boiling first just removes flavor....