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Boletus edulis

Bacon Bolete

Recipe courtesy of David Pilz, inspiration for recipe by Kim Kittredge
Leccinum manzanitae (aka manzanita bolete)
Leccinum manzanitae (aka manzanita bolete)

ingredients

  • Leccinum ponderosum or Leccinum manzanitae, sliced thin
  • Oil (peanut or grapeseed yield a high smoke point)

preparation

Slice Leccinum ponderosum or Leccinum manzanitae into pieces about 1/8 – 1/4 inch thin. Slices of uniform thinness work best. When ready to prepare, soak until flexible but not fully imbibed (approximately 1 minute). Pat the surface dry with a towel. Sprinkle with a little salt. Fry in a cast iron skilled in hot oil until brown while holding flat with a spatula for uniform browning. Serve. Yummy!

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