Description

Hunting these little wild gems in the spring is a happy time for many people. Preparing them to eat is simple and quick but most of all, they are delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh morel mushrooms, dirt gently brushed off, mushrooms halved lengthwise
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. vegetable shortening
• salt. to taste

Steps

1. Place halved mushrooms in a large bowl; cover with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate mushrooms for about 5 minutes to loosen dirt. Pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat two more times. Then, thoroughly rinse a final time; drain on a paper towel lined platter. (The crevices of the mushrooms could harbor tiny stones or insects.)
2. Place flour in a shallow bowl or a large platter.
3. Heat vegetable shortening in a large skillet until very hot.