Elevate your culinary skills with a tantalizing smoked mushroom recipe. Unleash the rich and robust flavors for an unforgettable dining experience.
Course
Side Dish
Prep Time10minutes
Marinating30minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
2poundsmixed mushroomsportobellos, creminis, shiitakes, or your favorites
Wood chipshickory, applewood, or your preferred choice
For the Marinade:
1/4cupolive oil
3clovesgarlicminced
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonfresh rosemaryminced
1teaspoonfresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preparing the Marinade
Mix It Up: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, minced rosemary, and fresh thyme leaves. Stir it all together until you have a fragrant marinade.
Preparing the Mushrooms
Clean the Mushrooms: Give your mushrooms a good rinse to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Marinade Time: Place your cleaned mushrooms into a zip-top bag. Pour the prepared marinade over them. Seal the bag and shake it well to ensure the mushrooms are coated evenly.
Let 'Em Soak: Allow the mushrooms to marinate in the bag for about 30 minutes. This gives them plenty of time to soak up those delicious flavors.
Firing Up the Smoker
Preheat the Smoker: While your mushrooms are marinating, preheat your smoker or charcoal grill to a steady temperature of about 225°F (107°C). Use your chosen wood chips (hickory or applewood) to infuse that smoky goodness.
Smokin' the Mushrooms
Prepare the Grill Grate: Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grill grate to catch any drips. This makes cleanup a breeze.
On the Grate: Take your marinated mushrooms out of the bag and place them on the foil-covered grate. Be sure to leave some space between each mushroom to ensure they smoke evenly.
Close the Lid: Close the smoker or grill's lid and let the magic happen. Maintain a temperature of 225°F (107°C) throughout the smoking process.
Flip and Rotate: Every 20-30 minutes, use your tongs to gently flip and rotate the mushrooms. This ensures they get that beautiful smoky flavor from all angles.
Check the Temperature: After about an hour, check the internal temperature of your largest mushroom using a meat thermometer. It should read around 160°F (71°C), indicating they are perfectly smoked.
Savor the Smoky Goodness
Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove your smoked mushrooms from the grill. They should be beautifully bronzed and oozing with flavor. Serve them as a side dish, on burgers, pizza, or with pasta—your taste buds are in for a treat!