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Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheep’s Head or Hen of the Woods}

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Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

It was love at first bite for me and I’m not afraid to admit that I’ve already eaten 2 quart jars of these Pickled Maitake Mushrooms this year! So much for preserving them for later, right??

And let’s not ignore the fact that they are an absolutely breathtaking display in the jar – don’t you agree??

Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

My mouth is watering as I type…..

I know this recipe may not intrigue many of you, but for those of you whom share our passion for wild foraged mushrooms, this is recipe for Pickled Maitake Mushrooms will quickly become your favorite.

What are Maitake Mushrooms?

Grifola frondosa (formal, latin name) is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly oaks in late summer and fall. The mushroom is commonly known in North America as hen of the woods, hen-of-the-woods, ram’s head and sheep’s head.

Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

It is also known by its Japanese name maitake (舞茸, “dancing mushroom”) and is prized as a Chinese and Japanese medicinal mushroom f0r it’s health benefits.

It is known for both boosting the immune system and inhibiting the growth of various types of cancer cells. Additionally, maitake mushrooms have a hypoglycemic effect and may be beneficial for the management of diabetes.

Oh, and they taste AMAZING. Which is my most favorite part.

Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

And even if you aren’t into foraging for mushrooms on your own, you can typically find fresh cultivated Maitake Mushrooms at your local Asian grocery store. If you don’t see them, ASK!

How long does it take for these to pickle? Well, as hard as it is to wait – give them at least 24 hours before you try them.

Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

They will keep for MONTHS in the refrigerator, making them one of the easiest ways to preserve your bountiful harvest – that is if you can resist eating them all right away.

That is, if you can resist them, which obviously I can’t. This jar in the photo is the last one left of the 4 that I made this fall.

It’s taking me such extreme restraint to no eat them all.. right NOW.

And if you can’t hold back, don’t worry – these are 100% totally healthy so feel free to eat them all without any guilt!

Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

Pickled Maitake Mushrooms {aka Sheepshead or Hen of the Woods}

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups Maitake Mushroom cleaned and divided into florettes/leaves
  • 1 cup Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (with mother) or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Red Peppers (jarred or homemade) chopped
  • 1 small Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsely, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic dried oregano
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pot, fill 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add cleaned maitake mushroom pieces and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, set aside to cool.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, add cooked mushrooms. Mix well.
  • Transfer to an airtight jar or other glass container. Store in the refrigerator. After 3 days you can enjoy them. They will keep for several weeks.

Notes

You can use olive oil in place of the avocado oil, but be advised it will congeal when refrigerated. Before eating your pickled mushrooms made with olive oil, you will want to let them come to room temperature first.
Avocado oil is a healthy, yet tasteless oil that does not congeal when cold.
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Comments

  1. AvatarJohn says

    October 10, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Haley I am swimming in hen of the Woods. Could I use this recipe to can some in pint jars? 30 plus lbs of mrooms

    Reply
    • AvatarHayley Ryczek says

      October 10, 2018 at 10:50 am

      this is NOT a shelf stable canning recipe, this is for a refrigerator stored pickled mushroom. THIS POST shares how we can our wild mushrooms, as in shelf stable, pressure canned.

      Reply
  2. AvatarRich K says

    October 9, 2018 at 10:29 am

    How many pints of canned mushrooms does the recipe (as is) make? Just trying to adjust the amount for what I’m canning. This turned out to be a HUGE year for mushrooms and I literally have 50+ lbs of maitake that I need to process! Going to use your recipe for some of those.

    Reply
    • AvatarHayley Ryczek says

      October 10, 2018 at 10:51 am

      This isn’t a canning recipe, this makes a refrigerator stored pickled mushroom. THIS POST shares how we can wild mushrooms.

      Reply
  3. AvatarDavid Law says

    January 12, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    The weight of the mushroom in the recipe should be 64 oz., 64 floz. It should not be fluid oz.

    Reply
    • AvatarHayley Ryczek says

      January 12, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      No idea what you are talking about. you need 8 cups of maitake mushrooms

      Reply
  4. AvatarCharlie Kirin says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    My wife, my father and I would look for mushrooms up in Illinois. If we happen to find a sheep’s head, it was considered a prize. Oh, we always took along a gallon of wine and some cheese for a snack. Some of those sheep’s heads are immense. Miss that now that I live in Florida. Sheep’s head in Florida . . . Fat chance.

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    • AvatarBill Lloyd says

      October 31, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      yummy. they are even tasty while making them. trying to wait 4 days now. tough job. thanks

      Reply

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