All about Chicken of the woods 2022

[@caitlynpatten687]

Very nice video it explains a lot thank you so much for taking the time to make this video it was very informative!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!!!

[@amirshahi205]

Best mushrooms safe to eat. Tasty and fun hunting it

[@alphaomega8373]

Wish I had a neighbor like you, smart, and relaxing.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

@alphaomega8373 Thank you for the kind words... happy hunting, and thanks for watching!!

[@odelloutdoors3424]

One of my favorite mushrooms. Great video Brothaman.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Hey man... good to hear from you! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@dizzious]

Just picked my first one. Sautéed up about a 4 square inch piece in butter. Holy crap, it's amazing. Hopefully I have no negative reactions to it, I really want to eat a bigger portion tomorrow

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

@@dizzious Awesome! Enjoy, I bet you'll be just fine if you've had no problems with the smaller pieces.

[@jasonfoster9118]

I've seen these all my life and never knew what they were. I'm going to start taking walks and learning to identify all of these.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Awesome!! Chicken of the woods is a good one to start with... thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!

[@jonathanyates5198]

Taste like chicken

[@torinkyifh5085]

Found some today on a big rotting stump. Huge florets and it was great! Thanks for your video

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Awesome! Thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!

[@realrussclarke]

I really enjoy your videos thanks!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

That's fantastic! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!

[@lexiriam]

Thank you for being so informative and providing advice. Such a great video.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!!

[@lmc964]

Great advise and informative. Thank you!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Thanks! Happy hunting to ya!

[@rulistening7777]

I have watched so many videos about C.o.W. THIS IS THE BEST 😊

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Thanks for the compliment, and thanks for watching! Happy hunting to ya.

[@daw6stre753]

Great video, best I’ve seen yet for practical advice

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it... thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!!

[@christy5604]

I found some chicken of the woods today while hiking wifh a friend. Never seen it before, took beautiful photos of it, and posted it on an app. People told me what it was called, and after doing some research, I found out what it was. My friend and i went back to harvest it, but we didn't know how to clean it or anything nor cut it. I de rooted it cause it was sitting on the ground in front of a tree. It had a ton of larvas on the bottom, but we still took it all home. Wish I'd seen your video before i took it, lol. We kept what was good and threw out what was bad. We soaked it in salt water 2 hours because of bugs, but im afraid that maybe we shouldn't have done that because they kind of turned to a gelatin at the ends. I still cut them up, removed geletin, and sautéed them in butter and garlic. They were so darn good. I'm glad i found your video cause dad and i are going to go out and get some more

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

A lot of people like to soak them in salt water... I just dry brush them and slice into 1/4 or 1/2 half-inch pieces, a little butter, garlic, and salt... tasty! Enjoy, and thanks for watching!!

[@christy5604]

@WildMeatLetsEat thank you so much for the information and for taking the time to respond. I made a ton of typos in the first comment 🤣🤣. I'm glad you still understood what I was saying. Had to edit the whole thing. Anyways, ooooh, I don't know if I'm brave enough to eat them without washing them. Maybe next time, I'll just do a quick rinse and try to cut them correctly cause my dad and I just grabbed them and cave man pulled them right out of the ground 🤣. Bad idea. Thanks to your video, though I know how to cut them. Thanks again.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

@christy5604 You're welcome. They must be fresh... in other words, bug free and then dry brushing will work just fine. Best of luck finding another flush.

[@christy5604]

@@WildMeatLetsEat what happens if you eat some wirh bug damage? Will it harm us?

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

@christy5604 no... try to clean it up the best you can and cook it all the way through. You'll be fine.

[@Traci_S_Aaron]

I found a chicken of the woods this morning that flushed again this year And I make omelettes with them in the breakfast in the mornings with sausage unbelievably how good it is

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

That sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!!

[@mineitboy]

Yeah I ate chicken of the wood that was growing on a pine tree and poisoned myself bad 😂 My vision looked like I was spinning in circles and my skin was burning up. My dad ate the same mushrooms at the same time and had 0 reaction, he called me a pussy.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Yeah, you gotta be cautious with the conifers. I'm glad you're doing better, and thanks for watching!!

[@jonathanyates5198]

Did you cook it?

[@mineitboy]

@@jonathanyates5198yes we made cheesesteak hoagies

[@jdean1851]

HOT TIPS" THANX 4 POSTING! NEWSUB in Idaho!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for subbing and watching!

[@changliu3356]

very informative!! thank you

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

@changliu3356 thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@melaniefisher8823]

Ohhhhhh, see? I didn't know to start out slow, I always figured if I found them I would cook up a big ol' feast for my family! Also, I don't remember about the outside only. I'm glad I DID remember you had told us about the flies (gnats) and worms...ONCE again thank you for sharing this!! XOXO (WV)

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Glad the vid helped ya! Thank you for the detailed feedback... it helps me with other videos. Sometimes I think I'm so redundant... I guess it helps to have refresher. Thanks again and happy hunting!

[@jasonfoster9118]

All mushrooms are edible once

[@elbo530]

Great video!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!!

[@Universal.G]

Great video as usual. Keep em coming. Thanks man! Cheers from Canada.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Cheers and happy hunting to ya! Thanks

[@Universal.G]

@@WildMeatLetsEat Thanks. Hey, I was wondering, could you please do a video on Inonotus obliquus? I noticed that you don't have any on your channel. Thanks 🙂

[@JoanSneller]

This is one of the best videos I have watched. It makes me feel more confident in what I need to do when foraging this type of mushroom. But I still have more questions to be answered. Should they be completely orange? The ones we harvested are not.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

No, not necessarily... each flush will very in their orange color. A younger flush tends to have more yellow or pink/white on the outer margins but changes as the mushroom fully develops. If you go to my channel page, there's a lot of different chicken of the woods vids that should help you understand the different stages. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!!

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

Great video 👍 Comment for the algorithm. You have a new subscriber 😜

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, and happy hunting to ya!!

[@trapperwayne6785]

Another well thought out and very informative video. Videography is spot on as well. Chicken is one of the easiest to identify and very tasty in the younger stages of growth, harvesting only the outermost two inches as my man suggested. Cut into chunks, dropped into egg wash then breaded with seasoned bread crumbs. About 1/2” hot oil in a frying pan for about 3 minutes or so. Make your favorite dipping sauce, serve up hot and you are in for a very tasty treat. Thanks 🙏

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Thanks! Oh man you nailed it!!! This mushroom is not my favorite... however if done right like you suggested, it's tasty.

[@chrisblevins755]

Found one about an hour ago in Dungannon Va, but it was about 20 feet up a tree lol I was disappointed. Great video!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Oh man that sux!

[@jonathanyates5198]

Hey neighbor! From Clintwood

[@tawanna7323]

I like sauteed mushrooms with butter.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Yeah... with a little garlic too!! Oh man... tasty! Thanks for watching and happy hunting to ya!

[@jonathanyates5198]

I found one yesterday on a tree that was solid white, and has quite a bit of moisture. How long does it normally take to ripen?

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Three or four days, depending on the weather... sometimes a little longer. Hopefully, the fly will stay away until then. It seems we are always racing to beat the bugs.

[@dustintravis8791]

Super fantastic explanation of everything! I still have never stumbled upon any COW but I've only been hunting for about a year, however your tips about looking for old growth areas (and thus old dying oaks) is something I'm certainly going to remember. I did harvest 9oz (but who's counting?🤔) of chanterelles between yesterday and today that I'm stoked about eating tonight with my neighbor (don't worry, I know they're not jackolanterns 🤪😂). Subscribed!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Glad you enjoyed the video. It's always nice to find chanterelles... enjoy, they're fantastic. Thanks for watching, and good luck with finding COW.

[@dankauffman8568]

Good one !!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@dankauffman8568]

Any time ! Quick question . I often find hens and pipinkies growing on the same stumps shortly after the jack-o'-lanterns have died out on the same stumps . Should I be concerned about this ?

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

@@dankauffman8568 I wouldn't think so however if the hen grows in the same spot as the dying jacks... just pay close attention while cleaning. You wouldn't want any of those dead jack pieces unexpectedly caught up in the polypore growth... I think that's a stretch but you never know, those polypores can pickup all kinds of stuff. If you're wondering about the mycelium cross contamination... don't worry, to my knowledge that doesn't happen. Hope that helps!

[@dankauffman8568]

@@WildMeatLetsEat Helps a lot . Thank you .

[@kathysommerville8012]

Yes

[@AmandaLehman-xw9yk]

Found a glorious one growing on a plum tree where a limb had broken off. Wondering if its safe to eat?

[@jonathanyates5198]

Yes

[@matthewb8229]

I just cut probably three pounds of the gilbertsonii variety of CotW. Tried it for the first time this morning, and don't seem to have any adverse reaction. I'll have some more in a couple of days to make positive.

[@PaulWRose]

Just found one yesterday,that I’m pretty sure is Chicken of the woods, but it’s growing out of the ground, on an oak flat. There’s a dead log about a foot away though. Always been more of a hunter than a gatherer, so I haven’t spent much time or effort picking mushrooms. Just curious what your thoughts are.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Is it more of a pink color with a white underside? Look up, chicken of the woods cincinnatus... see if that looks like what you found. It looks like it's growing out of the ground, but it's really growing from a tree roots. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!!

[@danielcoman8940]

Hello, i've found a handfull of chicken of the woods on dead cherry tree and a lot on 2 live cherry trees, would you recommend eating them?

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Sure... however, start slow. Try a little, wait 45 minutes, and see if agrees with your system. Hope that helps and happy hunting!!

[@kathysommerville8012]

Them.are.dam.good.mushroom

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Yes, they are!

[@kathysommerville8012]

Hell.ya

[@kathysommerville8012]

Hell.ya

[@patrickmartin8713]

Do you think it's still possible to find it even if it's snowed a bit? I'm not sure if it's too late in the year or not.

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Snow will definitely keep it from flushing... spring will be your next opportunity. Spring, summer, and typically early fall are the best times to find it. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!!

[@patrickmartin8713]

@@WildMeatLetsEat Ok, that stinks that I have to wait, but thanks for letting me know!

[@yvonnesavini4992]

What would be the concern when eating chicken of the wood found on cherry tree?

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

I personally avoid it when flushing on cherry trees, but i know plenty of people who've had no problems. Just take it slow... treat it like it's the 1st time you've eaten this mushroom. A small bite and wait 45 minutes... see how your system responds. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!!

[@betsybarnicle8016]

I'm going to guess it's due to the resins in the cherry and conifers.

[@TomSutts1969]

Awesome video!! Any chance you could do a video on honey mushrooms, my yard is full of them and they go to waste!! Cheers! 🥃🥃🇨🇦

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Sure... are you thinking a find, clean, cook vid?

[@TomSutts1969]

@@WildMeatLetsEat Absolutely, I would like to know at what stage (they grow so fast) to pick them!! They grow around maple trees and wood pile!

[@ssg3legssan]

yea i’m new to mushroom huntin😎

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Welcome. Take your time... focus on one mushroom until you can id it with 100% confidence and them add another mushroom to study.Thanks for checking out the video.

[@judithmirembe876]

I like to eat but not easy to identify the non poisonous but in Africa we have a lot

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

I had no idea Africa had a lot of chicken of the woods poisonous look alikes.

[@websiteckron8591]

Today in September we found a huge amount of this mushroom!

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

Awesome!! Enjoy, and thanks for watching!!

[@B_man12345]

Im new to this is cow supposed to have greed spots on it

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

If you're 100% sure, it's chicken and not some other mushroom. Then COW doesn't have green spots. It's most likely mold, moss, or some sort of bacteria, and I definitely wouldn't eat it. I would just take pics and look for another specimen. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!!

[@B_man12345]

@WildMeatLetsEat yeah I'm 100% sure it's chicken of the woods and my first guess was some kind of mold or something. Thank you for Answering my question

[@jadeboyer]

❤

[@lockhunter6956]

Was out hunting today and found a huge clump of them thanks for the help boss

[@WildMeatLetsEat]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!