Smoked Mushrooms (on your stovetop!) Recipe
How to smoke mushrooms on your stove top! Elevate your vegan and vegetarian mains with Smoked Mushrooms! This simple easy technique requires no special equipment and can be made on your stovetop.
How to Make the Best Smoked Mushrooms (on your stovetop!)
Smoking mushrooms at home might sound like a fancy technique reserved for professional kitchens, but this simple stovetop method proves otherwise. With just a pot, some foil, a strainer basket, and a handful of wood chips, you can infuse your favorite mushrooms with that irresistible smoky depth that elevates any dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
This technique is a game-changer for vegan and vegetarian cooking. Smoked mushrooms add a rich, umami-packed flavor that can stand in for bacon in salads, transform a simple bowl of ramen into something restaurant-worthy, or serve as a stunning side dish on their own. The beauty of this method is its versatility—you can adjust the smoking time to achieve anything from a subtle hint of smoke to a bold, campfire-like intensity.
Best of all, the entire process takes just 15-20 minutes from start to finish. Once you’ve mastered this basic technique, you’ll find yourself reaching for it whenever you want to add complexity and depth to your cooking without any special equipment or expertise.
Smoked Mushrooms (on your stovetop!)
How to smoke mushrooms on your stove top! Elevate your vegan and vegetarian mains with Smoked Mushrooms! This simple easy technique requires no special equipment and can be made on your stovetop.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the Mushrooms
- Clean and place mushrooms in a bowl. Lightly coat in olive oil (too much oil will interfere with smoke) so go light here, tossing gently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place a double layer of foil in the bottom of a medium pot. Place wood chips on top, in a little mound. Place strainer basket over top. Place mushrooms in the strainer basket.
Smoke the Mushrooms
- Place the pot on the stove and turn to medium high or high heat. Leave uncovered until you see smoke. TURN HOOD ON! Once you see smoke, then tightly cover. Wait 30 seconds, then turn heat to medium.
- Be conservative and don't over smoke! Smoke for 3-4 minutes for a mild smoke flavor, or go longer 5-7 minutes for a more intense smoke flavor (great for broths, vegan ramen, etc.). It is easy to over smoke them so perhaps be conservative the first time. If not sure, pull out a tester at 3-4 minutes, replacing the lid.
- As they smoke they will steam slightly, but most likely not cook fully, especially if only smoking for 5 minutes.
Finish and Serve
- Cook the mushrooms as you normally would, either sautéing in olive oil or butter, or roasting. If adding to soups, or broth-based soups, just drop them in as they are.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use wood chips or pellets in varieties like Alder, Apple, Almond, or Cherry for different flavor profiles.
- Try smoking with tea leaves (2-3 tablespoons) for a unique twist.
- Any sturdy mushroom works well for this technique.
- The mushrooms will likely need additional cooking after smoking, unless adding directly to soups or broths.
