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How to Dehydrate Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

Keyword: chicken of the woods

Instructions

  • Break apart Chicken of the Woods mushroom into easy-to-slice sizes.
  • Prepare mushrooms by wiping clean with damp paper towel and removing all debris.
  • Thinly slice mushrooms. The thinner you slice, the faster they will dehydrate. 
  • Place sliced mushrooms on your dehydrator’s drying racks. Pack them tightly as they will shrink. It is best to not overlay as they will stick together. If they do, no worries. Simply break them up once dried.
  • Set your dehydrator to 145 degrees and set a timer for 3 hours. If they are still limp, continue to dehydrate an additional thirty minutes or until firm. They are ready if they easily break apart.
  • Store in glass containers, storage bags, or in vacuum-sealed bags. I like to save the silica bags that come in vitamins for moisture control.