Mushroom Ragout

Name: Mushroom Ragout
Total time: 50 min
Yield: About 6 cups
Ingredients: 4 pounds white mushrooms; 2 pounds shiitake mushrooms; 2 pounds wild mushroom like portobello or porcini; 1 tablespoon porcini oil (through Williams-Sonoma) or olive oil; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 cup mushroom broth (see recipe); 2 cups rich chicken or beef broth; 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 50 minutes
Rating: 3(15)
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Ingredients

Yield:About 6 cups

4pounds white mushrooms
2pounds shiitake mushrooms
2pounds wild mushroom like portobello or porcini
1tablespoon porcini oil (through Williams-Sonoma) or olive oil
3teaspoons salt
2teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2tablespoons dry sherry
2tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
1cup mushroom broth (see recipe)
2cups rich chicken or beef broth
¼cup minced flat leaf parsley

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set aside for the broth. Slice the mushrooms in ¼-inch slices. Heat a heavy-gauge nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat; when the pan is hot, add 1 teaspoon of porcini oil. Place the sliced mushrooms flat in one layer in the skillet, season lightly with 2 teaspoons of the salt and and 1 teaspoon pepper and saute on both sides until golden, 1 to 2 minutes depending on the mushroom. Remove the sauteed mushrooms to a heavy pot and set aside. Repeat this process until all of the mushrooms have been seared. When the final batch is seared, add the dry sherry, scrape the pan well to deglaze and add to the pot of sauteed mushrooms.
Step 2
Place the pot over low heat. Add the thyme and the broths and simmer, seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper to taste. The mushrooms should simmer for about 30 minutes, until half the broth has evaporated. Add the parsley, stir well and refrigerate in a covered container for up to one week to use in other recipes.