Plus, crucial mushroom storage tips.

Mushrooms arenutritional powerhouses, full offiberandantioxidants, but we don’t eat them exclusively for their health benefits.

Before you cook with portobellos, however, confirm to clean them correctly and thoroughly.

Portabello Mushrooms

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Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about cleaning and storing portobello mushrooms.

How to Clean Whole Portobello Mushrooms

Ready to cook up some meaty portobellos?

First ensure you adequately clean your whole shrooms.

Once the portobellos are completely dry post-rinse, put them in an open plastic bag in the refrigerator.

The same goes for sliced portobello mushrooms.

You want to create a dry, ventilated environment in the fridge for them to stay fresh for longer.

Once cooked, you generally have another three to five days to enjoy the flavorful fungi.