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Old 09-09-2008, 04:53 PM
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Re: Chanterelles or False Chanterelles???

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Originally Posted by cybershot View Post
Drying works with almost any mushroom and enhances the flavour the best. Slice thinly 2 -4mm thick and rack them over a warm spot like a radiator or warm windowsill (sorry forgot this is UK ) with the air circulating them for five to six hours between 45-55 degrees. Store in clean dry sealable jars for up to a year.

David
Not going to put the heating on yet David!!!

I will keep them whole and place in the airing cupboard until done and then store in kilner jars.

I tried doing some ceps in a low oven with the door ajar a few years ago and they were terrible, don't do it folks!
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