Description
Smoky Traeger Lions Mane mushrooms deliver woodland wisdom with rustic charm. Hearty woodland flavors dance across your palate, inviting earthy satisfaction for savory adventurers seeking plant-based elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) lions mane mushrooms (whole or torn into large pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Carefully clean the lion’s mane mushroom, gently removing any debris while preserving its delicate, cascading texture. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence.
- Create a flavor-enhancing marinade by combining chosen seasonings, thoroughly coating the entire mushroom surface, allowing each intricate frond to absorb the aromatic blend.
- Position the seasoned mushroom centrally on a clean grill mat or aluminum foil, ensuring even heat distribution across its unique, feathery structure.
- Transfer the prepared mushroom to the preheated Traeger, positioned at a consistent 225°F with cherry, maple, or hickory wood pellets generating a subtle, nuanced smokiness.
- Close the grill lid, maintaining a controlled environment that will gradually transform the mushroom’s texture and intensify its natural earthy essence.
- Monitor the mushroom’s progression, rotating occasionally to promote uniform smoking and prevent potential uneven caramelization.
- After approximately 45-60 minutes, verify the mushroom has achieved a golden-brown exterior with crisp edges and a tender, meat-like interior.
- Remove carefully from the grill, allowing a brief resting period to stabilize internal temperatures and optimize flavor concentration.
- Slice methodically, presenting the mushroom to showcase its intricate, pulled-meat-like appearance and rich, smoky character.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm Lion’s Mane mushrooms with white, shaggy appearance for best texture and flavor.
- Gently brush or pat mushrooms clean instead of washing to prevent excess moisture that could impact smoking process.
- Slice mushrooms into thick steaks or chunks to maintain meaty texture and allow smoke to penetrate evenly.
- Season generously with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper for enhanced umami flavor profile that complements wood smoke.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg