The truffle is a fungus that has formed a symbiotic relationship their environment. Grow under tree roots underground with only a few species of trees such as cedar and maples that are not associated with truffles.
Many mushrooms look very similar to truffles but are poisonous so you do not eat wild mushrooms without the guidance of an expert. Truffles are found underground among the roots of chestnut, elm, oak, pine and willow in autumn,Winter and spring.
Where can I find truffles?
Truffles are quite common in the Pacific Northwest Mountains from California through Oregon and Washington to British Columbia. Have also been reported in Idaho and Montana have been found, but these voices have not been confirmed.
How do I find truffles?
In the U.S., three things are signs of shroom hunters in search of these elusive mushrooms. The first is that the ground under the trees mustis moist and warm. A good time for research is 10 to 14 days after a good heavy rain.
The second clue is that the right kind of tree should be present. Enter for beech, birch, fir, eucalyptus, pine, hazelnut, walnut, oak and pine.
The third clue is that the truffle fungi need animals to disperse the spores. Be sure to have signs of rodents and other small animals like squirrels and chipmunks digging in the area.
Use four-toothed rake garden cultivatorleaves and other debris from the soil surface from about 10 feed from the trunk of the tree working inward. Working up to a depth of 1 6 inches. Always replace the garbage when finished and leave the area as you found it. Truffles can be brown, red, black and white in color and often looks like a small lump of dirt.
A truffle is ripe as a fried or a sunflower seed walnut through smell, not everyone can, the smell can be seen. Over the last pigswere used to hunt truffles. A female pigs (sows) become sexually excited when the mushrooms, because it is a smell that is similar to the sex hormone that is produced by the scent of the male pig produces odors.
How can I keep the nose?
Truffles should be used as fresh as possible, but if you're a hunter extraordinary, then you can store in a paper bag for several days. Do not store them in a plastic bag because they will mold very quickly. They can also be frozen in a glass ordipped in olive oil. Olive oil can absorb the flavor and can be added during preparation. A food dehydrator can be used all over the mushroom to dry for later use. Soaking in warm water for about half an hour of use is recommended.
Where can I use my treasures?
You can sell the luxury restaurant, a local farmer's market and barter exchange for $ 65 to $ 80 per pound for white truffles and $ 100 to $ 150 per pound for truffles blacks. This fungus is used in gourmet dishesaround the world and is in high demand. The taste is often compared to garlic and mixed mushrooms. And 'often in salads, omelets and pasta served raw. On a good day you could find 4 or 5 pounds is not a bad day at work.
Treasure hunt happy.
