How to make chicken of the woods jerky

[@cleoxo2566]

We were really lucky to find our (secret) patch on a fallen oak log. Really easy to harvest 👌 Thanks!

[@beep-beepwatermelon4203]

My boyfriend and I loved watching you teach us this. We rewatched the part where you said that if you reached into a bag and grabbed this size out you would be happy lololol. Cheers. I just got given a chicken of the woods and came across your channel.

[@Rewildminnesota]

Beep-Beep Watermelon thank you for watching!!

[@natekeyser9388]

The oven might make them more the consistency of real jerky the dehydrator might be overdoing it a bit for some. Love the marinade recipe! I am going to try this just found a chicken today!

[@riverboat28]

I've done them 1/4in strips in the dehydrator on low overnight + 4 and they have the exact consistency as jerky...I think the oven is too high a temp but all the best 🤞

[@interestandfun9190]

Awesome. Never seen mushroom done like this, great idea!

[@roberthummel2300]

Just found and harvested about 3 lbs. worth in New Hampshire. Delicious mushroom, love fried. GO PACKERS!

[@learningtolivewithhumans1859]

bro i subscribed in 30 seconds of watching you!!! you have an amazing energy about you man your delivery is bang on . keep the content coming bro

[@SuperAjej]

If you dehydrate them first then add oil to the dried shrooms then boil to rehydrate them then marinate then dehydrate , it changes the texture of them and they turn out just like beef jerky , bend and jerk like the beef does.

[@ns4108]

I love this comment, have you done this with specifically chicken of the woods??

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Excellent, superbly insightfully well done. What kind of Dehydrator do you have? I'm thinking of Hot Smoking in a smoker as an alternative. First I got to get some Chicken of The Woods. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Rewildminnesota]

I use an excaliber, but only because it was gifted to me. My dad uses one he got at a garage sale for 5.00. Smoking would probably work ,but I have never personally heard of anyone doing it.

[@ns4108]

We smoke chicken a lot it’s really good that way, so is young black staining polypore

[@samantharailine1274]

How long do you leave it on and at what temp?

[@jgleez4321]

Love the video , definitely sharing with friends !

[@douglasd327]

I learned lots. Thank you!

[@B.Weedster]

Im totally trying this with mine ,thanx I'm a jerky head totally

[@Rewildminnesota]

Bryan Weed have fun. Let us know how it goes.

[@sezzfreeman3249]

cascade mountains their everywhere.

[@thisvagabondlife7132]

Chicken of the woods don’t get soggy and water logged. I put them in a big bowl with salt water to get rid of any bugs

[@DavinDaGeek]

don't want to seem mean or anything but the outtro nearly made me deaf xD. Thank you for sharing the video though, I loved every minute of it.

[@Rewildminnesota]

Davin Da Geek I just went back and watched it. That is pretty tough. Thanks for pointing it out. I’ll try to fix it. I’m glad you liked the video!!

[@mayon6982]

The intro is fire 🔥🔥🔥💪💪

[@Rewildminnesota]

rixxq miruko thank you!

[@CuriousEarthMan]

Do they have to be cooked to release the healthy substances locked up in the chitin? I thought eating them raw has little to no nutritive value. Have you ever sauteed them in water, like poaching, then seasoned and dried them? I wonder if they'd be a little more chewy, and not as crisp. Thanks for the video!

[@Rewildminnesota]

I cook them all sorts of different ways. They pickle really well. They’re super good in soups and stews. They don’t fry well in my opinion. But, I’m not sure about releasing the nutrients with cooking. I haven’t heard that.

[@CuriousEarthMan]

@@Rewildminnesota thank you!

[@kaylacarpenter272]

Wow, you're sooo cuuutee.

[@rvilletto123]

Thanks!

[@hughclench3715]

You do have to be careful with chicken of the woods as some people can have an allergic reaction - my wife for one who reacted badly after we found some and ate it for the first time. Having assured her it was perfectly edible when I researched it further on the internet after I made her vomit I found some estimates as high as 10% of the population react like this. It was very unpleasant and quite scary - tingly mouth first, then tingling hands and feet, tight throat, racing heart, nausea, and itchy skin 24 hours later which lasted two days. So test yourself with a small piece first. In case anybody doubts this, there is no question of misidentification - it is very easy to ID. I found a big one yesterday and fried some for lunch, but she won't ever touch it again. Going to have to punish myself and eat the lot - and it is a lot!

[@ns4108]

Was it old? We sell chicken of the woods at farmers markets to thousands of people and I’ve found that the allergic reaction is usually from eating too old of chicken! Out of all the sales, only one customer in 5 years has come back and reported an issue with chicken to us

[@iwasmadetolove9459]

Concerned it is not cooked????

[@spikechang556]

Can you use an oven instead of a dehydrator? I don't have one of those.

[@asimi925]

So, after you dehydrate them, can you eat them raw?

[@Rewildminnesota]

I guess technically they are raw. So, yeah.

[@ftcdp42]

I've never heard anyone say Asiany lol 187 points

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Hmmm 🤔...never find them up high and never on oak trees... generally around elms. (East coast)

[@martinmarin841]

I live in Houston so whre i can get those mushrooms

[@generator73]

Does anybody knows what is Pesticide application means ? I found a sign in the forest says Pesticide Application and near that sign I found these chicken mushrooms. Do you think it save to eat these mushrooms found near pesticide application ?

[@Rewildminnesota]

Bob Smith I really have no idea what that might be about, but I would not eat them, until you find out.

[@generator73]

@@Rewildminnesota Hello , Well, pesticide means spraying with chemicals to kill some bad fungus or animal. You did not know that ? application simply means application like a project. . So pesticide application is like saying this area has been treated with chemicals to kill bad fungus or animals .

[@Rewildminnesota]

No, no... I meant I don’t k ow what they sprayed or what they sprayed it on. I wouldn’t eat anything from an area that’s been sprayed

[@generator73]

@@Rewildminnesota \ I just ate and no problem. I think if anybody did spray something that was long time ago. And it is not guaranteed . The mushroom I found was deep in the forest. This is not something by the side road. That was deep in the slum. Car can NOT to go there. Even walk there is little difficult. I think those mushroom are no problem. If it was any chemicals in them I would sense or taste. I did not sense anything or did not taste any funny smell . I am living bro ! I am still living !

[@jaydavidrn82]

seedless citrus are not gmo

[@grantboucher9342]

I always encourage my dog to pee on these mushrooms if I cant

[@gabdion2767]

try not smoking so much first

[@butterballz6672]

Ok Karen 🙄

[@gabdion2767]

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[@cmaur811]

Found some yesterday.. Catskills NY October 21,2021

[@natebishop7556]

No citrus in the compost my dude

[@jefftaylor4707]

Interesting video mate,found a huge specimen on my way to work yesterday...drove past the edge of a wood and got a flash of orange!.Stopped went back and bingo😃...Im going to give your tip a try.Cheers from across the pond 🇬🇧

[@lindacampbell8860]

I've read that some types of Chicken of the woods will grow on live trees. I've got an oak log that I drilled and plugged with chicken of the woods plugs last year, and the mushrooms have just started to pop. Based on the article I read, Do I need to be worried about the spores from the mushrooms in my cut log attacking any of my live oaks and taking them over and ultimately killing those trees? If so, then I need to move my log to another location on my property not so close to live oak trees

[@Rewildminnesota]

Linda Campbell I don’t know the answer to that question, but I have found dozens of cow on live trees

[@laurabellgia8182]

They only grow on DEAD oaks so don't worry

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Never tried them like that. Believe that sounds good.

[@caroltracey6351]

I have a downed old walnut tree that was covered with them. Have you ever heard of this before?

[@Rewildminnesota]

Carol Tracey I’ve only ever heard of them growing on oak, but I will look into it.

[@chrismallette6233]

Great video brother! I used my aborted to make a “shrimp” alfredo pasta. Give it a try if you havent already ^_^

[@dancordray8686]

I've made jerky many times with various meats. And dried a lot from the garden. Now I guess I'll try some chicken of the woods jerky. How long would think the shelf life in a sealed container would ? Thanks for the video.

[@Rewildminnesota]

Dan Cordray I’ve successfully kept it for over a year!!

[@dancordray8686]

@@Rewildminnesota thanks, that's certainly long enough to get to the next season. I make a beef jerky that is much drier than most for long term storage, 2-3yrs.

[@kristynacable7887]

So I was always told you have to cook the toxins out of the chicken of the woods does the dehydration process eliminate those toxins?

[@Rewildminnesota]

I do not believe that there are any toxins in chicken of the woods, but you should never eat any mushrooms raw.

[@SW-ii5gg]

@@Rewildminnesota from what I read, you need to stick to the ones growing on hardwoods only, they absorb toxins from some trees.

[@RespectTheName.97]

do you have any chicken of the woods spores? and how much do you charge for chicken of the woods jerky or any cooked items made from the chicken in the wods

[@Rewildminnesota]

Michael Mark Woods-Wilson I have tried to implant spores, but have not yet found a way to make it viable. And just as a matter of primci

[@Rewildminnesota]

Michael Mark Woods-Wilson I have tried to transplant cotw spores, but have not yet succeeded. Just as a matter of principle I don’t sell wild foods. I feel like it’s a bit close to exploitative for my comfort. Sorry.

[@RespectTheName.97]

@@Rewildminnesota I was wanting to grow some over in Georgia

[@Rewildminnesota]

Do they grow down there?

[@lisasnyder9708]

I worked at a mushroom farm for a number of years. Chicken of the woods so far has not been grown...at least as of last year

[@notmefrfr]

I didn't know Corey from Pawm Stars was into nature and wild edibles.

[@notmefrfr]

Jokes aside I appreciate this video! I've never had it but have seen it a lot in my life. Only recently knew what it was and how good it can be.

[@jebbkinney8516]

I'm in the PNW on the Olympic peninsula. Harvest tons of chicken among numerous other types of fungi. Definitely a good way to store them. They freeze well also but who wants to waste valuable freezer space as they rehydrate well also. Good video for those that are new. In the PNW you will find them growing on conifer stumps and snags (told this is the only area it is safe to harvest from conifers) and not only hardwood like oak

[@marianna1311]

What temperature is the dehydrator set?

[@Rewildminnesota]

I believe it’s 105

[@TomaszPlawski]

Nice one! I have a small one growing on my plum tree kzbin.info/www/bejne/qorSeoiKp92lfMk however already too old for picking (too fibrous/lignous) and the snails got to it first. But last year there was a tremendous amount of them in the woods nearby my home and they were delicious. You should boil them first and then you can sauté them in butter, fry in eggs and breadcrumbs or dice them, add eggs and onions and form small balls which you also fry. Unfortunately so far none this year in the same spot, although I recall it was a bit later in the year when they showed up.

[@1beezer1]

You aren't to eat any growing off fruit trees from what I understand.

[@SW-ii5gg]

@@1beezer1 I read it's safe to stick to hardwood trees only.

[@rebeccalovetendrich]

is there a way to make the consistency more like traditional jerky? I am currently drying some in the deydrator; however it seems they will have that more crisp texture and I'd love if it could be softer but also want to make sure they will last a while. would i just dehydrate them for less time? I also saw someone in the comments mention doing it in the oven versus a dehydrator. thanks!!

[@terryjohnson2093]

I found a nice one today. it was growing up out of a Eucalyptus stump. in Orange County Ca. It weighed 4 lbs 6oz. Not big but not bad for a newbie. What temp is your dehydrator set at? Good information, nice video.

[@Rewildminnesota]

Thank you, and congratulations!! I usually keep mine around 109!

[@terryjohnson2093]

@@Rewildminnesota Thank you.

[@GeocachingJoy]

I just read your comment. How did you feel after you prepared them? I ask for you mentioned finding them growing on a Eucalyptus tree and I remember them mentioning stomach upset with ones growing on a Eucalyptus tree or Conifers. I hope all was well.

[@terryjohnson2093]

@@GeocachingJoy There was a line of eucalyptus trees and a long-dead stump. I found one clump on a living tree and a big clump on the old stump. I did a test on a small piece from each and there was no intestinal distress but the part from the live tree had a bitter taste so I only ate the part from the stump.

[@terryjohnson2093]

@@GeocachingJoy Hi Joy. I found some on two live trees and a big clump on an old stump. The ones from the old stump were fine but the ones from the live trees were definately bitter so I passed on them. My understanding is the ones that grow on eucalyptus dont make you sick they just taste nasty.It is always recommended to test a small piece to see if you have any discomfort. In a survival situation, bitter or not, I would eat them.

[@brianmcbride1975]

I just found 40lbs plus. How do I make some mushroom soup and can it?

[@dankauffman8568]

Try this . Chop 5-6 cups tender parts of the chickens . Set aside a cup or two . Cook the rest in half a stick of butter and half a chopped onion for about 15 minutes . Puree in a blender . Pour six cups chicken stock in a large pot . Add one celery stalk (chopped) , one shredded carrot and the other half of the onion (also chopped) . Add the puree , reserved chickens and half a pint heavy cream . Cook till you like the consistency . If you're gonna can it , you NEED a pressure cooker ! Do not boil water bath it !

[@brianmcbride1975]

@@dankauffman8568 thank you Dan. I will definitely try it next time I find some. About how long do I pressure cook it for?

[@dankauffman8568]

@@brianmcbride1975 Just fill your jars leaving about 3/4" of head space , wipe the rim and adjust the lids and rings . I assume you're putting it up in quarts , so process them for an hour and a half at ten pounds of pressure . You can try freezing it too . Just looks pretty gross until it's stirred and heated . Get yourself a copy of " The Ball Blue Book guide to preserving " . It'll explain everything .

[@brianmcbride1975]

@@dankauffman8568 thank you!!

[@JackGilbertJr]

Why amino’s and not teriyaki or Worcestershire sauce?

[@Rewildminnesota]

Jack Gilbert nothing more than personal Preference. I don’t like teriyaki and Worcestershire is just not something that I put into this recipe. Try them and let me Know how it goes

[@mickeywilsonbushcraftandsu2513]

Good share. Glad we connected

[@aeliananicole8515]

If you don’t have a dehydrater can you do this with an oven?

[@Rewildminnesota]

Aeliana Nicole you can set your oven to the lowest possible temp and leave the door open a crack. You’ll need to check it often to make sure it is drying, not cooking. You can also sun dry them

[@jahnosmith1549]

looks yummie but wears your gloves dude ,,, dont forget covid out there bud stay safe

[@Vacilando22]

COVID... From the mushroom? From the outdoors?

[@butterballz6672]

If you are only drying them then how are they cooking to break down the proteins?

[@Rewildminnesota]

Butter Ballz I’m not even certain how to answer this honestly. Usually, I dry them and then cook them, but when we make jerky, it could be done in the marinade?

[@lindashoemaker9117]

I simmer COW and Hen in the marinade, let them cool in it for 12 hrs, strain them out and then dehydrate. That way, they’re cooked….and the jerky is delicious. Takes a bigger quantity of marinade as the mushrooms should be covered with it during the simmer.

[@mountaincaaatsm603]

@@lindashoemaker9117 how long do you simmer for? This sounds more ideal for a deeper flavor profile as well as more jerky texture. Thanks.