How to freeze slippery jacks for winter

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Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the slippery jacks: sort them, removing leaves and any debris. It is best to use small mushrooms that are not wormy.

   
2. 2

   Wash the mushrooms and dry them thoroughly. If you like, peel the brown skin off the caps.

   
3. 4

   Cut large mushrooms into 2–3 pieces and leave small ones whole. If freezing raw, put the mushrooms into lidded containers or freezer bags.

   
4. 5

   If freezing boiled mushrooms, bring water to the boil in a saucepan and salt it.

   
5. 6

   As soon as the water boils, add the mushrooms.

   
6. 7

   Simmer over low heat, skimming the foam constantly, for about 15 minutes until cooked.

   
7. 8

   Drain the mushrooms in a sieve, rinse with cold water and let them cool and drain completely.

   
8. 9

   Divide the mushrooms into lidded plastic containers or special freezer bags in single-dish portions: thawed mushrooms must not be refrozen.

   
9. 11

   Tie the bags and place them in the freezer. Freeze at −18…−20 °C, preferably in quick (turbo) freeze mode.

   
10. 12

    Thaw frozen mushrooms gradually: first in the fridge, then at room temperature.