The Recipe · No.844 · Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mushrooms, and Where to Source It

Don't touch them and don't salt them early. Mushrooms are mostly water; give them a hot pan and leave them alone to brown, and only salt once they're seared — salt too soon and they weep water and stew gray instead of browning.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook12 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineAmerican
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat Level Easy
A reasonable little indulgence.
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
Suits
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Straight Answers
Can you make Sautéed Mushrooms in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Sautéed Mushrooms? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Sautéed Mushrooms ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Sautéed Mushrooms gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Sautéed Mushrooms vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Mushrooms
Cremini or button, wiped clean and halved or sliced thick. Fresh, bought local.
1 lb
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Butter
A mix of butter and a little oil so it can take the heat. A good cultured butter browns well.
2 tbsp
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Garlic and thyme
Minced garlic and thyme added at the end so they don't burn. Fresh.
to taste
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. Heat hardGet the pan good and hot with the butter and a splash of oil.
  2. Sear undisturbedAdd the mushrooms in one layer and leave them alone until the undersides brown.
  3. Toss and saltNow toss, season with salt, and cook until browned all over.
  4. FinishAdd the garlic and thyme for the last minute and pull off the heat.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Skillet · Wooden spoon · Chef's knife

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