Just identified these mushrooms in my woods and yours was the first recipe I found....eating my chicken of the woods and tomato sandwich right now! Wow! Yummmmm! Thanks for the recipe!

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

Maranatha Manor Awesome!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!!! Thanks for watching.

The meshbag trick is something magic mushroom hunters do and I can confirm it works.

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it works great. Thanks for watching and happy magic mushroom hunting to ya!!

Just found a small flush on my way to work! Turned the car around.......harvested the yummies and beat tracks to work. God provides nothing but,the best!!!!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Nothing like a little fast food!! Thanks for watching!

It's my first year harvesting mushrooms and I'm so beyond excited to try this one. I haven't found it yet but I'll be out every weekend this summer searching 😁😁😁😁

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!!! I'm wishing you lots of luck!! Thanks for watching and happy hunting!!!

Fixing to pick some off an old stump tonight....been a good year for the chicken of the woods so far...thanks for sharing...

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you for sharing this! I’ve never seen anyone eat chicken of the woods!

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Hope you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!!!

Great video! Thanks for educating us👍

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!!

Just found a large one here in south west Missouri. Going to try your recipe, thanks!

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! It's fantastic... if you remove the chittin. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

Thorough. Thanks. Got to try this!!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You'll love it! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!

First time i found some in N.C. thanks for showing me your video gonna fry some up . Thanks for your advice.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Enjoy. Thanks for watching!!!

Nice, thanks for the info, keep the vids coming! Cant wait for spring 2019!

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It want be long and we'll be looking for morels. Thanks for watching and good luck this spring!!

I can't believe how many of these, and other mushrooms I could have had when living back in Michigan. They look amazing and sound absolutely delicious. 🤤😜

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

It's never to late to get in the woods. They are tasty! Thanks for watching!!

@garyrunningfox6115

5 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat I have subscribed to your channel. I definitely like how you show prepping and cooking them 👍

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome and Thank you!!! I should have some Hen videos soon... so excited!! Thanks again!!

I have to try this next one I find, that looks so deeeeelisious!

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!!! You'll love it!!! Hey... Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!

I heard of this mushroom but never found any cant wait to try some.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Hope you find some... it's tasty! Thanks for watching!!

Is it weird that I put your videos on almost every night to fall asleep. Your voice is relaxing and I then can hopefully dream about mushrooms

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not you're about the 3rd or 4th person to say my voice is relaxing and anytime I dream about mushrooms... well that's some chill/good sleep! So Weird... no, relaxed... maybe. Anyway, thanks for watching or listening before sleep and happy hunting in your dreams!!

Thanks for the recipe I'll give that a try

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I think you'll enjoy it!! Thanks for watching!

cant wait to find one! loving all of your videos by the way!

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Hope you find one soon and thanks for watching!!!!!

I have a ton growing in my front yard. Just cut a huge piece this morning that looks like cauliflower, it's easily a 10lb chunk! Soaking it right now

Love your videos. ... very educational. .... Killin it dude.....

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try to entertain and be educational. Thanks

Thanks for the idea, we are going to try tomorrow

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

The Weekend Homestead Awesome!!! I know you'll love it! Thanks for watching!!

Great recipe! Yummy.....Another recipe I've made is onion and garlic, shallots and, believe it or not, pineapple (adds moisture and sweetness) over penne pasta. The pineapple is a great addition to Chicken of the Woods!

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

Pineapple wow! That sounds amazing.... I'm definitely going to try it. I'm so glad you enjoyed the chicken sandwich. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

Ive heard a lot about chicken of the woods, but unfortunately I haven't had the opportunity to try it yet. I've been mostly vegan for a little over 3 years now and always looking for new food. The main thing I miss about meat is fried chicken so I'm definitely going "hunting" as soon as I can. Thank you for sharing 😊

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Keep in mind the 1st time you try any wild mushroom only eat a little and wait roughly an hour or so to ensure you have no allergic reaction. If not... then your going to enjoy cooking it this way. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

@garyballard3484

4 жыл бұрын

Went vegetarian myself a few months ago so yeah this looks good.

I just found about 5 lbs here in Ashe County. gonna boil some up. Thanks man for the smell tip. These smell great.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!!

OMG ! Just Discovered that This Beautiful Fungus on our Oak Tree was Edible! Posted a pic on fb. trying to find a way to preserve a couple of Flushes ! Forget Chick- fil-A tomorrow....Its a New Day for Sandwiches ! Thanks !

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

That's great!! Use a good seasoning and you'll be good to go!!! Thanks for watching!!

This man is doin it on levels I aspire to. 💪🏼🐔🍄📈💜

@WildMeatLetsEat

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!!

@OakGill

11 ай бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat I'm learning a lot! Thanks for the knowledge!

Thanks found some on our new property.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Thanks for watching!!!

I found some today! My first time ever finding and eating. They are delicious. I did the butter, garlic, onion recipe with a side of pilaf rice. I’m going to try the egg and flour next.

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! When frying... be sure to add seasoning and enjoy. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

It's always exciting when you find your 1st flush... especially chicken of the woods. I believe it's an incredible thing... to walk into the woods and find something you identified, bring it home, clean it, cook it and it's healthy plus it's so tasty!! Every empowering!! Again thanks for watching!

Man I'm glad I found this channel I know right where some is growing. Can't wait to try it. New subscriber here. I have land in West Virginia that is loaded with different mushrooms, so this can help me out a lot.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Make sure you use some seasoning... not just plain flour and egg! Salt and pepper work but a good chicken seasoning will help! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

@garyballard3484

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat if you are still there could you answer a question please?I found lions mane mushroom and brought it home and dried it out to use in capsules for supplements.Is it safe do you think?Or should I have cooked it first?Thanks.

Loved it, thanks!

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!!

Nice video. Just found one 3 days ago running trail cameras and I’m going to go back and get it, we just had a rain so hopefully it’s still good! Thanks for the recipes!

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I bet it's still good with the rain and the recipe you'll enjoy with some good seasoning!! Thanks for watching and good luck!!

Some good advice my friend. Looked tasty. 👍

@WildMeatLetsEat

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I think it's one of the best ways to get a good chicken texture/taste out of the mushroom.

I like that video,look yummy I wish I can find that chicken wood one day !

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!! Stick with it... look for those dead oaks and I bet you find one soon!! Happy hunting!!

So delicious

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Very tasty!

So beautiful !

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! A fantastic flush. Thanks for watching and happy hunting!

Beautiful

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes a really nice flush! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!

Damn I want one of those sandwiches. That made my mouth water.

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

It's tasty!! You should give it a try.

@sr-lw6bi

2 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat I finally found some Chicken of the woods! I harvested a small amount (after a positive ID with some one who knows mushrooms) and breaded it with panko bread crumbs. It may be the best tasting thing I have ever put in my mouth. Thanks for the video it inspired me to try something new.

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

@@sr-lw6bi That's fantastic! So glad you found some and had 100% confirmed ID. Yes it's a very tasty meal... now you'll always be able to identify it by yourself. Thanks for the update and happy hunting to ya!!!

Good cooking !😁😋

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!!!

I found some today and im sooo excited to cook them! Ive never tried chicken of the woods

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Please remember to start with a small piece and wait about 45 minutes to an hour... just to make sure you don't have any allergic reactions. Then you're good to go!! Enjoy!!! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!!

@madelynt1615

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat I just fried them. Dipped in egg and flour. It tasted dry and gross. Idk why. Did i do somthing wrong

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

@@madelynt1615 so sorry to hear that. Let's backup... are you 100% sure it's chicken or the woods... what kind of tree did it come from? Was it a fresh specimen? Assuming it was did you use any seasoning... like salt/pepper or any fried chicken seasoning. I'm really not sure what you did wrong, usually when I fry the mushrooms it encapsulates the juices and it's not dry at all.

@madelynt1615

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Yeah im sure its chicken of the woods. Its bright yellow on the bottom, light orange on top, and it grew in a big cluster. It was on a dead oak tree, im sure. I did not use any seasoning

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

@@madelynt1615 ok... seasoning should help but I'm miffed on the dryness... maybe next time go for sauteed in a little butter and garlic to ensure you get more of natural flavor of the mushroom. Sorry it didn't work out for you. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks

Great video.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching!!

I love your channels recipes! Thanks! - mushrooms newbie

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Glad to you enjoy them and thanks for watching! Happy hunting to ya!!!!

@keepmoving1185

5 жыл бұрын

Wild Meat Let's Eat thanks! I’m a beginner and you are an awesome guide. Got a cookbook?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

@@keepmoving1185 - not yet... maybe someday.

What a great video! Many KZreadrs could benefit from your technique of keeping the music low and in the background, not screaming for attention. Kind of like more people will listen if your whispering~~~ Thank you.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!!!

@XiaoFury

4 жыл бұрын

Especially that obnoxious xylophone/ukulele theme that usual plays on food videos. Great video tho!

Very nice video man! I tried for the first time last October... Here in southern Greece (Crete island) it grows mainly on carob trees!

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Carob tree!! Wow! I think it's very cool how in different parts of the world mushrooms grow primarily on different substrates. Thanks for watching!!

@nikos8247

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Yes, carob tree! In mainland Greece it's mainly recorded on oak or cherry trees, but here it's an island, very nice video, I enjoyed watching!

Awesome idea with the sandwich. You can pack it in your lunch for your next foraging trip. How about Chicken in the woods and dumplings?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've never tried it... as long as you cook it 1st and then added to the dumplings I believe it would work. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

Facanting I am hooked

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is... you'll love the way they taste! Thanks for watching!!

Oh my! I have to find these! Im in Southern Ontario and have yet to locate this variety of mushroom. When i DO, i will not share. 😋

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it a good mushroom but I like hen of the woods better! Good luck and thanks for watching!!

@rdsginia7499

3 жыл бұрын

I think I came across huge patches of these last year and didn’t know they were edible. I can hardly wait to go back and carefully examine them in a few months. Hopefully, they are “Chicken”.

Looked great! Im vegetarian for 5 years & almost full vegan for 6 months. I definitely want to make that but with an egg substitute. Wow it looks like your giving popeyes famous chicken sandwich a run for their money!

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Full vegan for 6 months... congrats! That's such a badass position on food... I'm not sure I could be vegetarian much less vegan but I totally respect your point of view. Yes that sandwich is fantastic and I'm sure you will enjoy the taste! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!

Ok so I was going to make the sandwich but I wanted to taste the difference between just frying in butter and onion versus breading and frying them. Definitely the breaded ones were so much better. It is a toss up which is my favorite Morels or chicken of the woods. I now want to bread and fry Morels. 🍷

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely frying the chicken is better!! However... with morels I like them with garlic, butter and a little Himalayan salt ... that's it! Some people say breaded/fried is better but not me. You should definitely try it both ways.

Found some today and I sure am going to fry it up your way and a little wine 🍷 With it.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!! You'll love it! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

Nice

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Have you found that they grow more in upland areas versus lowland ? Can they be found on slopes? I've looked in a variety of places without a whole lot of luck, both in mixed woods and in hickory/oak glades. I did find one this year, sort of a fluke, right where a big tree had fallen next to a trail.

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't found any difference in growth in upland vs. lowland and the 1st two flush in this video were at the bottom of a mountain but the 3rd. flush was on the side slope near the top. Almost a 900 ft. difference in elevation on the same day. Continue to look at damaged oaks this time of year... August through October or later but are sometimes found as early as June and they really don't need that much rain to fruit. The real trick is spending as much time as possible in the woods at the right time of year. Hope this helps and happy hunting!!

I go mushroom hunting on my pony or mule a lot so I have to use plastic bags & place mushrooms in my backpack or saddle bags, it works but I wonder if there is a better way, I don't think the mesh bags would work for me using my equines for travel

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a paper bag... this allows the mushroom to breath without the moisture buildup. Paper bags are also a great way to store the mushrooms in the fridge overnight. Strawberry containers work great as well... it's really all about allowing the mushroom to breath. I know a few people who put the strawberry containers in there backpack while hiking, maybe this could work for you. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

i finally found my first chicken today and will try cooking it your way... thank you... BTW... I'm a Chaga Guru...lol

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

jolman166 Awesome!! Please tell me what you think. Was it a large flush?

@jolman166

6 жыл бұрын

Wild Meat Let's Eat... they are a bit rare in my region so was a small batch. Looking forward in finding more and they were amazing eats...

@jolman166

6 жыл бұрын

thank you again for all your info on all you share. would be fun to have you on facebook... today i went out on my first official chicken of the woods hunt and i did find a decent flush of em... made the burgers tonight and they were great. We should connect on facebook.

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

jolman166 - Glad you enjoyed it and it's fantastic you found small flush... wild meat let's eat is on Facebook but it's the same content... hard to find time for FB and KZread!!! Thanks for watching!!

What a fantastic vid on Chicken of the Woods (COTW)! I'm also lucky enough to live where these beauties pop up: Cape Town, South Africa ...and Laetiporus Sulph. (together with other closely related polypores) made its way over here from Europe, Australia and the Americas in the soil, bark, roots, twigs and live saplings of Oak, Pine, Eucalyptus and other tree's...over 350 years ago! My kids and I struck an absolute jackpot this season: 13.5kg (nearly 30lbs) off of just one Oak tree! I would like to send you the pics! I haven't posted any vids on KZread...you have... and you thus know much more about putting great footage together and publishing it successfully....if you would allow me though, may I suggest something: Is it possible to put a written warning (on which Laetiporus flushes to avoid / take note of adverse gastric and other reactions in some individuals!) at the BEGINNING of your vid, and maybe mention it at the start too? You and I know that one simply does not chance it when it comes to mushrooms, but some KZread watchers might not be as aware of the possibility of making fatal mistakes / sickening errors in judgement?! I'm not criticizing, merely suggesting... I find COTW fascinating: - It's a saprophyte - actually, it is the pathogen that firstly lived off of the living tree (while it's mycelium made it's way to the core of the tree, infecting it, causing heart-rot: the death of the tree comes over time...), so it is a parasite too... - An infected forest is heaven on earth for us foragers, but a nightmare for plantation owners...it kills their trees. Again, thank you for and informative and entertaining clip! PS: After having said all of that: I have stuck to the rule of not eating Laetiporus growing from a host other than Oaks or Poplars, however I might experiment with a tiny amount in the future, as KZreadrs from Australia and other countries eat them from a wider variety of hosts. Steven

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 30lbs is Awesome and I would love to see the pics... you can email them to wildmeatletseat@gmail.com. I have other videos on which Laetiporus flushes to avoid... really more like what trees to avoid... maybe I'll do one a lot more in depth on laetiporus conifericola, laetiporus gilbertsonii, laetiporus huroniensis or laetiporus persicinus. You're right... I do think oak trees are the way to go for beginners! Thank you for an awesome comment and thanks for watching!!!!

Digging the music choice

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!

I will have to try this out, made chicken nuggets with it before and it was excellent, luckily still have some in my freezer from earlier this year to try it out in a sandwhich

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

You'll love it... quite Tasty!! Thanks for watching!!

@fishingingermany6977

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Yep found your channel by looking up Cauliflower mushroom recipes, interesting to see we have a lot of similar mushroom species in Germany

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

@@fishingingermany6977 Yes it's very cool!! Hey... I just checked out your channel... good stuff!! I spend most of my fishing time on a trout stream. Are there any trout fishing opportunities in Germany? I've got roughly 7 trout streams within 4 miles of my house and I'm always looking to learn new techniques. Thanks again for checking out the channel!!

@fishingingermany6977

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Thanks, and yes there is trout fishing in Germany. Though catching them on wild waters is challenging in my area, there are a lot of trout ponds as well, which are stocked (we call them "forellenpuff" in German (Trout Brothels) haha, since it's normally not a huge challenge to catch them in stocked lakes. So I usually just go to those when I want to target trout and run my smoker. I will sub you from my cooking channel "alchemy kitchen" as well, mushroom season here was one of the best I have seen this fall, so also doing a lot of recipes with wild mushrooms.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

@@fishingingermany6977 okay cool! I'll check out the cooking channel. Mushrooms cooking... looking forward to it. Thanks

"Give it a shot" Got to find it, first! I've been lookin

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

Good luck... if you do find it, and it's your 1st time eating it, please start slow. Eat a little bit and wait 45 minutes. Make sure it agrees with your system before you a lot. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!!!

@RecycledSkills

Жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Yep, I hear that some people are adverse to it.

@RecycledSkills

Жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Found two fruitings of these in the past week! Sampled small amount, without issue, then devoured the rest!

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

@@RecycledSkills fantastic!! Sounds like you really enjoyed it. It's always nice to find this mushroom.

Can you advise if chicken of the wood will grow in same place that you have found in the past and if will be about same time of year places I found them last year I am not seeing thanks

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it can come back year after year but not always the same time of year... a lot depends on the weather... temps. and amount of rain play a big roll in the fruiting. But it is worth checking your spots each year at roughly the same time and weather conditions. Good question and Thanks for watching!!!!

Great video! I just found a log covered with a ton of young flushes today on May 22nd 2020 of all days. I harvested only some of it and plan on going back for more. There quite a few beetles in it so I had to soak for a few. What is the best way to preserve these. I don't have a dehydrator yet and currently have them wet in a Tupperware container in front of my window with the lid off. Been there for 30 minutes.

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Nice find! Without a dehydrator... I would saute then freeze in a freezer lock bag. It should last roughly a month. That's the only way I store them... with my family of 5 they don't last long! Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!

@nicholasbaldini7169

4 жыл бұрын

Okay thank you very much. Happy Hunting!

Im in Nashville or South of there and I wish I could find some and cook it up. I went out in the Spring looking for Morels and came home with a couple passengers wearing bandannas. Anyway, needless to say, my luck no morels but a bad case of Lyme disease. Really bad year for me with the Covid out here, just trying to find things to do without being very social. Now, I am just afraid to go out but I still want to. Can you tell me when they might be popping in this area? Have you found any this year 2021? God Bless You and Good For You!!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

C.O.W only fruits in spring, summer and fall. I would continue to look until roughly the end of September... depending on the weather. It's been way to dry for me this summer, not much rain at all. No rain... no mushrooms. If you go out 3 or 4 days after a good day of rain, it should increase your odds. Hope that helps... good luck and thanks for watching!!!

I hoped to get tips on cleaning the mushrooms prior to cooking or freezing

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry about that... It's simple, just dry brush them... then rinse. This vid. will show the exact procedure... easy stuff!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho6Cx6ZyY8ywnbA.html Thanks for watching!!

Great video.. just subscribed

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!!

@johnnyturbo8460

4 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat no problem brother, thanks for posting it! Keep it up

WOW😊😊

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

Couldn't help but notice that from 3:20 - 3:24 there was some more bright orange fungi over your shoulder. Chantrelles maybe or possibly the jack o' lantern. Did you happen to check them out?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

No... but I think you're right. I've seen Jacks there in the past. Sweet observation!

Hello. I live in a small town in northern Ontario Canada. As per the information I have from my book Mushrooms of Ontario and Eastern Canada it looks like it is easy to find but because of our colder climate they are rare, but just recently I found a nub no bigger then 3". I highly suspect it is COTW as the color is white to a light yellowish. It's located in a very old growth forest, very sheltered and if it wasn't for my thinking of "what looks outta place" I wouldn't know. I have pictures and would very much like a second opinion. I feel that until it gets warmer here it is only slowly growing. I also took what looks like old growth from last year and although it's old it still retains features of COTW. Please let me know as this could be one of my best finds here. Thanks for reading. Hoping to hear back from you.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! You can send the pics to wildmeatletseat@gmail.com I would love to see them... however it will be later this evening before I can look at them. Looking forward to helping. Thanks again for watching!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

This is what I was talking about. kzread.info/dash/bejne/em2jlZmjmqvVprg.html

Looks delicious, just bought land but haven't harvested any yet. How long do you typically cook it for?

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Until golden brown... roughly 3 or 4 minutes each side. Good luck finding some and thanks for watching!!

When you whisper you sound like those Australian wildlife guys

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Okay... alright. I never thought I had a cool Australian accent but this southern boy will take it. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!

Can I find Chicken o/t Woods here in the Southern states.??? I've been really anxious to get and try some. 😜💙

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

How south are you? NC, SC and even GA... all have chicken of the woods. I'm not sure about Florida but I would think so. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

I just found a bunch of these but i have quite a few questions. Never found them before, or ate them. What if there are some bugs on the mushrooms?

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

Bugs crawling on the mushroom or did you see something equal to a fruit fly? Bugs crawling typically are not a problem but the flies are another story... if you have time checkout this video... The flies are in the beginning but at 13:44 you can see the problem with the flies. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWpkl8ezgZrJiLA.html I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

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@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is... it's hard to go wrong with onions. Thanks for watching and happy hunting!

The coloring reminds me of a orange creamsicle.

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... I never looked at it that way before. Definitely beautiful.... thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!

Nice video....how do you store or preserve these? How long will they stay? THANKS

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! These mushrooms don't last long in my house... If I want to save some chicken then I just saute a batch and freeze. Keep in mind you'll only get a month or two this way but defiantly sauteed 1st is the best method I've found. How long will they stay? If you're asking how long will a flush last on a tree... that really depends on the weather and the age of the mushroom when you found it... but roughly one to three weeks. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!!

You said, "if it smells funny..." What should I be smelling for? I know what a plain portabella smells like, that rich, umami aroma...is it the same?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

It should have a mushroomy smell... it's hard to describe the bad smell. But you'll know when you smell it. I thought to myself I shouldn't be cooking this or eating it. Not a good smell at all! Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

Hi there... love your videos... I found a huge one today and wanted to know how to process them, wash/no wash? Keep all/keep only the tips of them? How long? They did have some bugs but not rotten. Can you please let me know how to process them? Thanks!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

I like to dry brush them... never soak. You need to remove all the tough parts of the mushroom... just cut off the outer margins, roughly two inches. Thats the part you'll want to eat. If you never have eaten this mushroom... start slow. Eat a few bites and wait roughly 45 to 1 hour to ensure it agrees with your system. You mentioned bugs... once you cut the outer margins, check the cuts for worm holes. If you find a worm hole continue to cut until you don't see them. You can save the mushroom for a day or two but I wouldn't go longer than that. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

I've got other videos on chicken of the woods that explain the process much better than this video.

I wish I lived near you. I'm learning about mushrooms but there's not any mycological groups near swva.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

You should try FB Virginia mushroom identification forum... there's a lot of SWVA peeps and it's one of the best mushroom groups I've found. Thanks for watching!!!

With the amount of mushrooms you get, how do you recommend storing them? How long do they keep in the fridge or freezer?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

You can freeze them but I would recommend sauteing them 1st... they can last a few months however I have a family of 5... so they typically don't last long and they taste much better fresh (the day you harvest). If you have a vacuum pack... that will add some weeks to the storage life but typically a few months is all I do. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

Just found my first chicken

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Well that's awesome! Congratulations. If it's your first time eating it... I would recommend just a simple sautéed, little butter, garlic and you're good to go. That way you can experience the actual taste of the mushroom. Enjoy and thanks for watching!!!

what trees are best for collecting chicken of the woods from...? I want to make sure that I always go with only the safest bet when it comes to what tree is not going to make it dangerous to eat, so I'd like to know for sure what trees are safest.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

You'll have no worries with oak trees. I typically have more success with red oaks but whites work too. Happy hunting and thanks for watching!!!!

@tenhats6573

5 жыл бұрын

Watch again he covers that.NO trees that bloom like cherry, NO resin trees

@elizabethprov2894

5 жыл бұрын

Oaks are the best:)

Have heard conflicting reports on when to find these mushrooms. Can you help me out. Thanks, really enjoy watching you find the mushrooms. Makes my mouth water😅

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

Sure... what's conflicting?

@PapaOutdoors238

Жыл бұрын

When can I find these mushrooms?

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

@Randy Sapp Spring, summer and fall. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

@PapaOutdoors238

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I had been told only early spring when morels were up and then only late fall when hen of the woods were up. Thank you for clearing that up. Keep up the good work.

@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

@Randy Sapp Chicken of the woods is spring, summer, and fall. Morels are early spring only, and hens are fall only.

I found chicken of the woods growing on a cherry blossom tree, is it safe to eat? I sauteed it and didn't smell anything bad and it tasted fine...

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Yes... I've known some friends do the same thing and had no problems with it while others have... so I would just be careful. I just stick to the oaks. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!!

How did you tell that stump was an oak tree stump? I read that Chicken of the Woods can hurt your stomach if it grows on certain decomposing trees?

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Good question.... I was familiar with the tree/stump. I have hiked that area for years and oaks are all I really focus on when hunting chickens. Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!!

I heard that you arent supposed to pull the root out or something just cut across like you did so they can continue to grow on that spot

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's true... however the weather has to be perfect to ensure they keep growing. I've got other videos where I only cut the outside margins. It really depends on the shape of the mushroom and how you're going to utilize it. Good observation and thanks for watching!

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@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

or found a little, not often enough. Thanks for watching!!

Great vid but the title said “clean” and you referred to trimming - so whats that process?

@WildMeatLetsEat

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry about that... It's simple, just dry brush them... then rinse. This vid. will show the exact procedure... easy stuff!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho6Cx6ZyY8ywnbA.html Thanks for watching!!

I have the 1s with the white bottoms growing on the ground beside a oak tree and a oak stump is it ok to eat?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea without seeing it... however I would look at laetiporus cincinnatus...this is the chicken of the woods that appears to be growing from the ground and does have a white to pinkish underside but without a picture I wouldn't want to guess if the mushrooms you found are edible or not. Sorry I couldn't help but maybe that will get you looking in the right direction. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@donaldlake675

5 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat I fried it up and it was delicious.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

@@donaldlake675 Awesome!!! It is good stuff!!!

I'm new to foraging and I love it! Your video's are so informative. I live in Michigan and this afternoon while foraging with my neibor we found some reishi! We were so excited I came home and brewed some awesome tea. Where are you located? Wondering if your eco system and climate are similar to mine. I'm in southern Mi near the Indiana border btw.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad you enjoy them! I live in the Appalachian mountains south western Virginia. My elevation is roughly 3200... so even though I'm further south it's a lot cooler... it's probable not that far apart in the spring, summer and fall. It would be interesting to know for sure... Hunt smart and slow and Thanks for watching!!

@peterratliff2354

2 жыл бұрын

I also live in Southern Michigan, but closer to the Ohio border. And out hunting today found 2 large clusters, one of which was large enough to harvest today! Goodluck on your foraging, it's always great to see others in the area interested in this great hobby.

I live in Louisiana and live deep in the woods I can't find them anywhere

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of anyone finding them in Louisiana however, I know people who have found them in Texas and Florida... so I would think they're there. It's not always an easy mushroom to find. It may take a whole season (spring, summer and fall) before you find one. When you do... pay close attention to the environment, trees, terrain and weather conditions and hunt those type of areas at that time of year. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

Hi! How do I clean them up before cooking?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

I typically dry brush them and cut all the chitin out... I show how to do this in this vid. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho6Cx6ZyY8ywnbA.html It's easy to do!!!

What does the off smell smell like? I have some and it smells like all mushrooms smell.

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

A mushroom smell is good... it only smelled bad when I cooked it. It's hard to describe the bad smell but I feel confident you'll know when you smell it. When you cook it... it should smell pleasant. Congrats on finding a flush and thanks for watching!!!

How do I freeze it when I find a large clump?

@WildMeatLetsEat

6 жыл бұрын

The same way you would if you find a large shelf like frond... Just make sure you cut out all the chitin/fibrous parts of the mushroom before freezing. It should last a month or two but my kids eat it as fast as I can harvest it. Thanks for watching!

What's the beat way to preserve chicken of the woods? Dehydrate?

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Saute it 1st then freeze is the best... Dehydration can be a challenge, so I would definitely freeze it. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

Is there any part of the mushroom that you can’t cook? I just got me one and I’m so excited to try!

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

Yes... just take the outer margins... roughly two inches. The rest of the mushroom will be hard on your digestive system. Hope that helps!

@trayc6708

2 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat ok thanks. That’s a shame because it’s so meaty! I thought I could use it all. Definitely don’t want anything hard on my digestive system. I eat well for so long to get it back on track.

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@WildMeatLetsEat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I harvested chicken of the woods from several locations in the woods today and noticed some pieces had a metallic taste. Does anyone know if that was because some were from conifers?

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

I was taught that you should not eat chicken of the woods if found on a conifer... but I know plenty of people who have eaten it with no problems. However when I tried it... it was not good. Could the metallic taste come from the conifer... maybe. Sometimes you can get a metallic like taste when the mushroom is under cooked... so maybe you had a few under cooked pieces? It's hard to say what made it taste that way but you should be okay as long as it didn't come with GI issues. Mushrooms are known to remove heavy metals from the air but I've never heard of it effecting the taste... assuming you found these mushroom's in a pristine environment I would think it was just under cooked. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!

@sphere6258

2 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat Thanks for answering my question, I love your videos btw. They were harvested from a well maintained patch of woods. I went back and looked but all of the logs were mossy and difficult to identify, possibly Elms. I didn't end up having any GI issues so I'm guessing I undercooked the fatter slices. I didn't know undercooking caused a metallic taste so thanks for that info. I'll definitely be more wary of conifers in the future. 👍

How long are u frying each side

@WildMeatLetsEat

2 жыл бұрын

Roughly 2 to 4 minutes... depending on the size of the cuts and the thickness of the mushroom. Just look for that golden brown color and you should be good to go. Always caution on the side of longer times... because you definitely want it to be cooked all the way through. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

How do you clean them?

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that... I was new to You Tube when I uploaded this video and didn't realize I left that part out until it was to late. It's simple, just dry brush them... then rinse. This vid. will show the exact procedure... easy stuff!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho6Cx6ZyY8ywnbA.html Thanks for watching!!

Looks like a Chick-fil-A sandwich

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah and tasty! Thanks for checking out the video!

Sooo.. does anything ELSE look like it? Can I make a mistake? And... how do I know what types of trees are good. You mentioned in an earlier video. Moisture is good, but not drooping.. and watch for mold and bugs... right?

@WildMeatLetsEat

3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to chicken of the woods or COW there's really not any look alikes... Some might say the jack o lantern but that's a gilled mushroom and COW is a polypore. You can make a mistake if you go outside the key features of COW however COW is super easy to identify and is a great beginner mushroom. Just take it slow at first... if you find some just take pictures and do your homework... make 100% sure you have COW before eating. If you only look on oak trees you'll be fine. Red oaks and white oaks are what I focus on... I would watch my playlist on COW... that might give you little more insight. If you do find some and chose to try it, just try a little at 1st and wait 45 minute to see if your system agrees with the mushroom. A small number of people have reported an upset stomach after eating... I have a family of 5, all of them love this mushroom and have never any problems. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!

@lowellirish

3 жыл бұрын

@@WildMeatLetsEat yes, thank you!

@ghz24

2 жыл бұрын

There is a look alike called a black staining polypore it bruises black or brown but it is edible to just not as choice.

hii, is there any look alike for Laetiporus Sulphureus ? i found a bit chunk of it on a wild cherry trunk.. look very very similar..but just for safety sake, is there any look alike for it ? better safe than sorry. lol thanks

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

No look alikes... all the chicken specimens look similar but there are other types of chicken of the woods you should get familiar with... Laetiporus cincinnatus (tasty), Laetiporus conifericola and the west coast version Laetiporus gilbertsonii. I would recommend starting with those three. It will help you gain some great insight on this fantastic ploypore. Thanks again for checking out the channel! Hope that helps!!

@andrewyek

5 жыл бұрын

great info. you are the best. i will look up the names. have a nice day.

@cait3holtzback788

5 жыл бұрын

andrew, Starting at about 5:30, he talks about the smell of the mushrooms as he is cooking them. He goes on to warn us not to take Chicken of the Woods from a Cherry Tree, Conifer or any other type of tree that blooms. He says, basically, that b/c it is a saporiphic mushroom, it can pull the toxins from the tree. Mushrooming is new to me, but I do know that many fruit pits (peach, cherry) and seeds (apple) contain cyanide.

@andrewyek

5 жыл бұрын

hii yes, i understood what you said and the authur said. i have eaten the sulfur shelf from cherry tree that i found. it is ok to eat from cherry tree.. i am still alive after many days.. but surely believe him when he said not take from ... the yew tree..

@andrewyek

5 жыл бұрын

cheer friends.

hii, i just watched thru your video .. you mentioned. this chicken of the wood on cherry tree is not edible ? ?!! i got mine from cherry tree. andrew

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

Some chicken can cause gastric distress... depending on the tree... always avoid chicken of the woods growing on conifers (Laetiporus conifericola), eucalyptus (Laetiporus gilbertsonii) or cedar trees, as these are reported to contain toxins that can make some people sick.. It's thought that the mushroom can absorb some of the tree oils that can create some GI distress. I was taught to avoid harvesting chicken form any tree that blooms and the one time I did harvest some from a cherry tree it had a really bad smell... but I have heard of people not having any trouble with it. I just recommend not harvesting to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!! Thanks for watching and happy Hunting!

@andrewyek

5 жыл бұрын

ok. got it. thanks for answering.

Do Laetiporus chicken of the woods only grow in America?

@WildMeatLetsEat

5 жыл бұрын

No... Europe, South America, and China to name a few. All the chicken specimens look similar and the ones I'm familiar with are... Laetiporus cincinnatus, Laetiporus sulphureus (in the vid), Laetiporus conifericola and the west coast version Laetiporus gilbertsonii. I'm unfamiliar with the specimens in other countries however I would recommend starting with those four chicken mushrooms. It will help you gain some insight on this great ploypore. Thanks again for checking out the channel! Hope that helps!!