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 Porcini (Italian), Cèpe Boletus edulis, The
King, King Bolete. Penny Bun, , Borowik
(Polish), Stensopp (Danish and Swedish), Steinpilz (German),
Belya-grib (Russia)The Porcini is found in sparse deciduous and pine forests and in meadows. The brownish black capped Porcini is found in southern climates in sparse oak and beech forests. No other mushroom sells in the quantities on the European Market as the Porcini (Cèpe) or "King" as it is sometimes called. The German translation of the name means simply "the rock" coming from its early appearance when it looks like a rock. The mushroom is usually light to dark brown with a bulbous, netted stalk that forms an apex above the ground. The mushroom has no gills but has tubes under the cap that are white and turn to yellow with age. The flesh is white to yellow with a red tinge just under the surface of the cap, that can grow to a diameter of 10 inches. This mushroom does not turn blue or discolor when cooked. Storage Insect larvae tend to appear in mushrooms that have been stored for a week or more under refrigeration. Prime specimens with white pores will keep for 5 to 7 days under refrigeration. Preparation Canned, pickled, sautéed,
steamed, sauces
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