Keep mushrooms preserved in the refrigerator.
A plump, meaty mushroom adds flavor and consistency to cooked dishes and salads. Whether you buy fresh mushrooms at the grocery store, a farmer's marker or pick them from your backyard, you want them to stay fresh for as long as possible. A spoiled mushroom can ruin your appetite, and will need to be thrown out. However, proper storage systems can help you preserve the freshness of your mushrooms and prevent them from turning brown as quickly.
Instructions
1. Open the package of mushrooms. Most mushrooms come prepackaged, although you may be able to find stores that allow you to select mushrooms individually.
2. Rinse the mushrooms to remove any dirt or grime from the packaging. At this time, look through the assortment of mushrooms and toss any that already seem to be spoiling. Spoilage creates a slimy coating and will cause white button mushrooms to turn brown. Pat the mushrooms dry.
3. Line the bottom of a glass dish with a damp paper towel. Add one layer of mushrooms on top of the paper towel, and cover the layer of mushrooms with a second damp paper towel. Continue to build the layers of mushrooms, separating each layer with a damp paper towel. Add a final damp paper towel over the top of the mushrooms in the glass dish.
4. Store the dish and mushrooms in the refrigerator. Keep your refrigerator's temperature around 38 degrees F, which is an average temperature, for maximum freshness of your mushrooms. The warmer the storage environment is, the quicker the mushrooms will turn brown.
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