Wood-Fired Oven Recipes: How to Make Sautéed Mushrooms
Let’s take an in-depth look at how to make sautéed mushrooms the right way in your Luhnasa wood-fired oven. When it comes to easy roasted vegetables in a wood-fired oven, these sautéed mushrooms are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you want a gourmet burger topping, a hearty side dish, or are searching for vegetarian wood-fired oven recipes, you’re going to love these.
Mushrooms are easily one of the most underrated foods. While people always arrive at our garden parties looking forward to homemade wood-fired pizza and barbecued steaks, the mushrooms steal the show every time.
Why We Love Mushroom Side Dishes
Whether it’s grilled mushroom skewers, portobello mushroom steaks, grilled portobello mushroom marinade, or these gourmet sautéed mushrooms, our friends and family are always blown away by how incredibly flavourful this veg can be. Learning how to make sautéed mushrooms with just the perfect texture and flavour balance is well worth it.
Not only are they hearty and versatile, but mushrooms are actually a potent superfood that delivers a dose of vitamin D (something we can use at our sometimes not-so-sunny Irish barbeques!) along with a host of other health benefits. In fact, they are such nutritional powerhouses that many people actually take mushroom supplements. But, why bother with that when there are so many easy mushroom barbecue recipes?
What Is the Best Type of Mushroom to Sauté?
Did you know that there are actually more than 14,000 different kinds of mushrooms out there? If you’ve just been grabbing the plain old white button mushrooms from the shop every week, you’re missing out on a world of flavour. As delicious as button mushroom recipes can be --- especially with a bit of butter, thyme, and white wine --- they are just one of your many options for sautéed mushroom recipes.
Which Mushroom Is Better: White or Brown?
The best mushroom for a wood-fired oven depends on you and the grilled mushroom recipe that you want to use. Generally speaking, if you want a mild flavour, white mushrooms are a good option. They will soak up the taste of the garlic, butter, herbs, or any other seasoning that you want to add.
Cremini mushrooms, or baby bellas as they’re often called, are actually the same as button mushrooms but they are old. Like a fine wine, they get a more complex flavour with time. Once they have that browned exterior, they are firmer and maintain their texture better. That makes them perfect for soups or for anyone who likes that more al dente texture.
What's the Difference Between Shiitake and Portobello?
Portobellos are the best mushrooms for grilling when you’re looking for a meat alternative for barbecuing. The caps of these mouthwatering mushrooms actually look quite a bit like big round burger patties. Their size, shape, and texture make them perfect for grilled mushroom burgers. Of course, you can cut them up as well and create a hearty side dish or topping.
Shiitake are Asian cousins of the portobellos that grow in Europe and North America. They’ve also got a meaty texture and work well for grilling and sautéing. Shiitake range in size but tend to be quite a bit smaller than portobellos and are better for a stir fry or side dishes rather than as a mushroom burger.
As an easy rule of thumb, reach for the portobello mushrooms when you’re looking for a meat substitute and use the shiitake mushrooms as part of your barbeque side dishes.
Insider Tip: Portobello mushrooms are widely grown in Ireland whereas shiitake mushrooms are typically imported. That means that shiitakes can be hard to come by in some areas and are usually more expensive. If you can’t track down shiitake mushrooms, you can substitute them for portobellos (and vice versa).
What Is the Healthiest Mushroom to Cook With?
What are the best mushrooms to sauté? Any mushroom is a healthy vegetarian barbeque idea. There are just a few minor differences in the health benefits of mushrooms. For example, oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms are good sources of fibre while portobellos are amongst the highest in vitamin D.
The best way to make healthy mushroom sides is to cook them properly. Smart swaps like opting for olive oil instead of butter make a big difference. It’s also worth noting that cooked mushrooms are better for you than raw mushrooms. Before you cook mushrooms, parts of the mushroom are indigestible and won’t give you all of the protein, vitamins, and minerals.
What Is the Best Method of Cooking Mushrooms?
One of the biggest mistakes that people make with wood-fired oven mushrooms or any kind of sautéed mushrooms is not cooking them long enough or hot enough. You want a good medium-high heat that will let the liquid evaporate slowly while your mushrooms start to caramelise. When the heat is too low, your mushrooms just sit in their own juices and can get a bit soggy, especially if you’re using white mushrooms.
Should I Wash Mushrooms?
Yep, definitely. Some people advise against it because it takes a long time for mushrooms to dry out after getting wet. That excess water, however, evaporates quickly in a wood-fired oven so it’s not worth worrying about. You are better off cooking mushrooms over a fire for slightly longer rather than leaving them dirty. The dirt and debris on your mushrooms can leave a foul taste and generally be pretty unappetising.
What is the best way to clean mushrooms? Stick them in a colander and spray them with water until the dirt disappears or use a damp cloth or brush to wipe them off. Unless you’ve got wild mushrooms, you don’t have to go crazy with the whole process. Just get the dirt you can see.
Lay your mushrooms out on a tea towel, kitchen roll, or something absorbent and leave them to dry for a bit. If you have an hour to let them air dry, go for it. When you cook dry mushrooms, they stay firmer and absorb seasoning better. Short on time? Don’t worry about it. wood-fired oven mushrooms are still excellent even if you start with them a bit damp.
Should You Use Oil When Sautéing Mushrooms?
It’s essential to use oil when cooking mushrooms over a fire. As you’re choosing your oil, it’s important to consider the smoke point. The smoke point (also called the burning point or flash point) is the temperature at which your oil or butter goes from simmering to smoking. And, while smoking can be a good thing in barbecue cooking, it’s not what you want for your wood-fired sautéed mushrooms.
So, what’s the best oil for sautéing mushrooms? Since you’re cooking with medium-high heat in your wood-fired oven, you’ll want an oil with a medium-high smoke point. Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in wood-fired oven cooking recipes along with extra virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, and butter. Each one has its
How Long Should You Sauté Mushrooms?
How do you sauté mushrooms to get that smoky, perfectly sautéed campfire mushrooms taste? Probably not as long as you think. In our Luhnasa wood-fired oven, about 15 minutes is enough to do the job. Whether you’re talking fire-roasted mushrooms, grilled mushrooms, or sautéd mushrooms, less is more so keep an eye on it the entire time.
Like all of our favourite wood-fired oven appetiser recipes, our sautéed mushrooms are quick, easy, and highly adaptable. Ready to start cooking? Let’s dive into the recipe.
Wood-Fired Oven Recipes: How to Make Sautéed Mushrooms
Here is yet another snack recipe that is simple and easy to make. Sautéed mushrooms are a foolproof barbeque side idea that is simple and quick to prepare. They are nutritious and perfect for socialising with vegetarian friends.
About This Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe
Preparation time
10 minutes
Total Time Needed
25 minutes
Difficulty level
Level 1 – very easy
Fire time
15 minutes at moderate temperature (200-250°C / 392-482°F)
Ingredients
Fresh mushrooms
Garlic
Olive oil, ideally extra virgin
Black pepper, ideally freshly ground
Salt, ideally salt flower or sea salt
How to Make Sautéed Mushrooms in a Wood-Fired Oven
- Wash and slice the mushrooms into approximately 4 mm thick pieces (about half the size of a little finger).
- Next, add garlic to the mushrooms. You can mince the garlic if desired, but simply smashing it with a knife will also work.
- Add a pinch of salt and black pepper for seasoning and adjust the taste as needed. A small amount of black pepper is sufficient and it can add a unique flavour to the dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Be generous.
- Place the prepared dish in the oven and remember to stir frequently to ensure even cooking and to prevent the mushrooms from drying out.
- Now you know how to make sautéed mushrooms that are on a whole other level! There is nothing left to do but savour your delicious dish and enjoy the party.
What Else Can I Cook In a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven?
One of our most frequently asked questions has always been: what can you cook in a wood-fired pizza oven? People often don’t realise just how useful and versatile a wood-fired oven can be. From gourmet garden parties to easy weekday family meals, this worthwhile kitchen upgrade can do it all.
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