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How To Brown Mushrooms

Browning mushrooms is a simple and quick process that can add depth and flavor to your dishes. Follow my step-by-step directions for How to Brown Mushrooms to perfection.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword browned mushrooms, browning mushrooms, how to brown mushrooms, sauteed mushrooms
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 119kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. large Baby Bella mushrooms - quartered
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • kosher salt - to taste

Instructions

  • Prep mushrooms. Use a damp paper towel, and clean the mushrooms. Do not soak or run underwater! Slice off the end of the mushrooms, and quarter them, depending on their size.
  • Heat skillet. Using a cast iron skillet, add butter, and melt over medium-high heat.
    2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Cook mushrooms. Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Stir them infrequently, and watch the transition. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to brown them properly.
    16 oz. large Baby Bella mushrooms
  • Add seasoning. After the mushrooms are browned to perfection, add kosher salt.
    kosher salt
  • Serve. Serve these browned mushrooms as a side dish to a main course, or add them to other dishes.

Notes

  • Use whole mushrooms. I prefer using whole mushrooms and halving or quartering them.
  • Do not submerge in water. Simple pat clean with a damp paper towel.
  • Use a hot skillet. I recommend using a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Do not crowd the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan when browning mushrooms, or they will steam instead of brown. Cook them in batches if needed.
  • Stir infrequently. Leave the mushrooms in the pan and let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes, allowing them to brown on one side. Then, stir them and let them cook on the other side until they are evenly browned.
  • Cook off the moisture. If the mushrooms release moisture, cook the mushrooms longer to cook it off.
  • Add seasoning at the very end. Once the mushrooms are browned, season them with salt, pepper, or any other herbs or spices you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg