How To Keep Mushrooms Fresh

[4evermaat]

The shiitake mushroom seem to keep fresh in the refridgerator for 1-2 weeks or longer in some cases. But there is this ball-type of mushroom that is white with small amounts of brown color when you first buy it fresh. In 2-3 days, it can turn brown quickly, in the refridgerator.

I'm wondering if I want to keep these ball mushrooms (or any other mushrooms that spoil quickly) for a couple of weeks, what are the best methods of storage? freezing? vacumn seal? etc. Sometimes the market will not have them when we go, or I do not want to travel to that market and would prefer to purchase in bulk.

[needforspeed]

Fresh keep them stored dry, dark and between 4-7 Degree Celsius, so in a close container wrapped in kitchen/ tissue paper in the refrigerator.

Protect against brown color cold water with lemon juice, but can only keep them for day or 2.

[RudieTheFoodie]

make sure you clean them thoroughly (not just with water but de-scale with a knife) and allow them to dry out properly. after that store as described above.

[jaideeguy]

For keeping button [champions] mushrooms for long term storage, I buy them cheap in the winter months where in season costs are down to 75thb/k and saute them in a little oil or butter, then place in food storage bags and frezer and are excelent for cooking. I have some from last year and they are still fresh tasting.