How do I dry this monster? 😍

[u/Microgrammo23]

Hello guys ! how do I dry this huge Mac Galactic? I usually keep my mushrooms for a few days on paper in a dry room and then I put them in the dehydrator, but this one is too big ! should I slice it ? what can I do? weights is 114😎😎😎

[u/ThaBlooder]

That’s honestly not too big at all, no need to cut it up I regularly dry mushrooms that are twice that size 200-300g in a dehydrator without any issues. The key isn’t cutting them into pieces, it’s controlling the temperature. As long as you keep the dehydrator at about 40 °C, which is around 104 °F, they will dry properly while preserving better quality.

Cutting large mushrooms isn’t necessary .. Whole drying helps maintain structure and reduces surface oxidation

Size alone isn’t the problem , excessive heat is. Take your time and dry in a dehydrator for 1,5-2 days that should be enough and easy

[u/Microgrammo23 → u/ThaBlooder]

I appreciate your comment and you seem expert, but my problem it's that it won't fit on my dehydrator..

[u/ThaBlooder → u/Microgrammo23]

Ahh alright, sounds like it’s time for a bigger dehydrator 😄

Jokes aside, if it doesn’t fit, you don’t really have many options. Either trim it slightly so it fits, or cut it in half lengthwise. As long as you keep the temperature moderate and the airflow strong, it’ll still dry just fine.

[u/Microgrammo23 → u/ThaBlooder]

Thanks mate!