Pheasant Back / Dryad's Saddle

[Cheetah]

I picked a handful this year to try.  Must say that we were impressed with how good they are sauteed in oil.  I only cut the ones about the size of my hand.  Some turned out to be quite tough, and when sliced thin and cooked they came out like rubber.  The mushrooms that were easy to cut and had thinner pore section cooked very nicely and everyone liked the flavor.  I trimmed off the pores and center stem like as advised on various sites I had read before testing.  The smell is also nice when fresh cut, like watermelon rind just like I read.  I expect I will be harvesting many more of these in the future.  They are very abundant in the areas I hunt. 

[leech~~]

I like to pick the smaller ones as they are not as woody.  I slice thin cuts off the outside edges and throw the center, batter and fry them.  Yuum!  

[minky]

I like harvesting and eating the pheasant backs! I need to get out and find some. Congrats on adding a new mushroom to your ediable list!