King Trumpet Mushrooms | Monterey Mushroom

Royal for a Reason

In the specialty mushroom realm, King Trumpet mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) occupy the throne! Known to be the largest of the oyster mushroom species, King Trumpets have a distinctive look, with thick, long stems and a somewhat flat, golden-brown cap.

King Trumpet mushrooms are capturing the hearts of professional and home chefs alike — and have diners singing their praises. They have a firm, meaty texture that makes the perfect meat substitute, including “bacon” for sandwiches or salads. Their delicate, nutty flavor also allows them to seamlessly replace seafood, like with these rich vegan scallops!

King Trumpet Mushroom Benefits

Beyond their culinary charm, King Trumpets are gaining traction as a functional food. While you're likely familiar with the incredible health benefits of mushrooms overall — like B vitamins, potassium, selenium, copper, and ergothioneine — each type of mushroom offers unique advantages for your health.

King Trumpets are a fantastic source of nutrients, including essential vitamins and minerals that support overall wellness. Just 3.5 ounces of King Trumpets provide 6.45 mg1 (or 35% of the daily recommended intake2) of niacin, which is a B vitamin used by your body to turn food into energy for healthy nervous and digestive systems and skin3. The reported benefits of King Trumpet mushrooms include longevity and immune support.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant or lactating, have a medical condition, or are on medications, please consult with your licensed healthcare provider before using nutritional supplements.

Is there anything special I need to know about how to cook King Trumpet mushrooms?

These mushrooms are versatile! Sauté, grill, or roast them to bring out their natural umami flavor.

You can eat the entire mushroom from stem to cap, although you’ll want to remove the tough bottom portion of the stem. King Trumpets are dense and hold up well to high heat, simmering, and slow cooking, making them great in soups, stir-fries, tempura, or any other recipe that would benefit from these regal mushrooms!