Morels?

[gonefishing70]

Found these in my back yard wondering if they are morels. Thanks.

[fishersofmen]

Sure looks like it.

[TigerBlood]

Agreed. However, a couple of those look like they are past their prime. When the tops get crumbly (or in this case missing), I usually leave them.

Also, for those who don't cut them in half to clean...I had about a 2 inch centipede some scooting out of a fresh morel this a.m. I would have never found him had I not cut it in half as there were not any signs of bugs/holes on the shroom and it appeared very fresh. I know it won't kill you to eat a bug or two...but for those who prefer to leave bugs for the birds, split them in half to check!

[gonefishing70]

Thanks, The reason they are crumbling is because I ran a few over with the rider. I saved the best one's to try I hope they are as good as people say. I notice they are kind of black compared to some does that mean anything.

[BryanL]

Kind of horrible looking, but yes, I would say they are morels for sure.

[TigerBlood]

Gonefishing - there is a "black morel" which (as I've read) are just as good to eat as the "yellow" and the "gray" morels you see in a lot of pics. As I understand it - the black morels are usually earlier than gray and yellows, which would make sense if you are up in Northern MN. Do a quick "Google". There is a ton of good info out there to help you identify. Good luck.

[gonefishing70]

Thank you I will do some checking.

[fishersofmen]

Agreed. However, a couple of those look like they are past their prime. When the tops get crumbly (or in this case missing), I usually leave them.

Also, for those who don't cut them in half to clean...I had about a 2 inch centipede some scooting out of a fresh morel this a.m. I would have never found him had I not cut it in half as there were not any signs of bugs/holes on the shroom and it appeared very fresh. I know it won't kill you to eat a bug or two...but for those who prefer to leave bugs for the birds, split them in half to check!

I had literally hundreds of ants in the ones I picked this weekend. When I cut a big one in half I couldn't believe all the bugs that came out. Found a couple centipedes as well.

I grilled them up today with some drizzled butter and sea salt and they were very good with the steaks!