The Trumpet  Mushroom, or Pleurotus eryngii, also called the King trumpet, Royal trumpet, French horn or king oyster mushroom, may have escaped your attention.

Until recently, lovers of this firm aromatic mushroom could only find fresh wild specimens in Italy and parts of Asia. But once the Trumpet Royale^TM  was tamed for indoor cultivation, fine restaurants jumped at the chance to experiment with this meaty, smooth and complex mushroom. It has also recently become known that this variety, just like the shiitake, can lower cholesterol levels.

The Trumpoet Royale^TM boasts a wonderful nutty flavor and a resilient firm texture. Unlike many mushrooms, the stem has the same superb flavor and porcini-like texture as the cap - nothing is wasted. Different aspects of its subtle, aromatic flavor will emerge depending on the style of preparation.  These mushrooms are great on the grill, have a firm, meaty texture and a natural affinity for sweet and hot spices. Trumpet Royales can be sautéed, grilled, braised, stewed or broiled, and although their savory richness is emphasized by high-heat cooking they are often shaved and served raw.  

Home Cultivation: For over 21 years GMHP has been bringing fresh gourmet mushrooms kits to into homes across the country. Recently, Gourmet Mushroom Products (GMHP) introduced the Trumpet Royale^TM Mushroom Kit. This all-inclusive kit will allow you to grow fresh Trumpet Royale^TM mushrooms almost anywhere in your own home. Just open the kit, add water and watch the mushrooms grow over a period of 9-14 days. GMHP’s mushrooms logs are Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International, easy to use, and guaranteed to produce the same top-quality fresh gourmet mushrooms used at many of the country’s finest restaurants.