Lion's Mane Mushroom Steaks
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 large Lions Mane Mushroom
- Vegetable oil, for the pan
For the Marinade:
- Pre-cooked beets
- Olive oil
- Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beef Seasoning
- Garlic
- White pepper
- Black pepper
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
Grow the Lion's Mane Mushroom:
- Obtain a Lion's Mane mushroom grow kit.
- Follow the kit instructions for growing the mushroom (approximately a couple of weeks).
- Spray with water 2-3 times a day, and place in indirect sunlight.
Prepare the Mushroom:
- Once the mushroom has grown, harvest it.
Sear the Mushroom:
- Heat a cast iron pan until very hot.
- Add a little vegetable oil to coat the surface.
- Place the Lion's Mane mushroom in the hot pan.
- Let it sit and sear without pressing for a couple of minutes, allowing caramelization to begin.
- Press lightly with a pan on top to flatten the mushroom and increase surface contact.
- Flip the mushroom and wipe the bottom of the pan.
- Add the mushroom back to the pan and press halfway.
Prepare the Marinade:
- Blend the pre-cooked beets (and garlic if using fresh) in a Vitamix or blender.
- Strain the blended mixture to obtain a smooth liquid.
- Add olive oil, Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beef Seasoning, white pepper, and black pepper to the strained liquid.
Marinate the Mushroom:
- Place the seared mushroom in a container.
- Pour the marinade over the mushroom, ensuring it is submerged.
- Add fresh thyme.
- Refrigerate and marinate for 1-2 days.
Cook the Marinated Mushroom:
- After marinating, strain the mushroom for about an hour to remove excess marinade.
- Heat the pan with a little vegetable oil.
- Season the pan with a little bit of salt and pepper.
- Place the marinated mushroom in the hot pan.
- Cook, being careful of potential flare-ups due to the marinade's liquid content.
- Flip the mushroom and ensure it's nicely browned on each side.
Rest and Slice:
- Transfer the cooked mushroom to a cutting board.
- Let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Video Description
Join me in this exciting cooking adventure as I show you how to make delicious steaks from Lions Mane Mushrooms, right in the comfort of your own home! These steaks are not only sustainable, but they are also incredibly meaty and absolutely delicious.
I'll be using a mushroom grown from a grow kit from Marvellous Mushrooms (for U.K. viewers), and HiFi Mycology in Austin, TX (for U.S. viewers). If you're interested in trying this recipe, simply search for local mushroom growers in your area and don't forget to tag them in the comments. We're always on the lookout for new places to source these amazing mushrooms. And we want to try to visit and support as many as we can.
Mushroom grow kit (in the U.K.) provided by Marvellous Mushrooms https://marvellous-mushrooms.co.uk/
For the US we’ve been using HiFi Mycology in Auston, TX https://www.hifimyco.com/
Recipe/RnD:
To make this dish, all you'll need is one large Lions Mane Mushroom and a bit of vegetable oil for the pan. For the marinade, I used a blend of pre-cooked beets, olive oil, Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beef Seasoning, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, and fresh thyme. After blending all the ingredients (except the thyme), simply strain the mixture and use the liquid as your marinade.
For more detailed instructions check out https://youtu.be/lgSVdwbGYvw
This recipe is still a work in progress, and we're always experimenting to make it even better. Let me know in the comments if you'll be trying this recipe, and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Thank you for watching and your support. Don't forget when you don't have time to cook we have our Wicked Kitchen products in a store near you. Check out our website https://wickedkitchen.com/ for more info and a map locator to find the closest store near you.
Thanks,
Derek