Recipe: Cast Iron “Cast Iron Pressed Mushroom Steaks”

Yield: 2 servings

Instructions

1.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Trim the stem of the oyster mushroom clusters, keeping the cluster intact (if a few pieces fall off, you can keep those and still cook them along with the main cluster).

2.

Heat a No.10 Skillet over medium-high heat, then add the oil. When the oil shimmers, add the mushroom clusters to the pan.

3.

Place a No.8 Skillet on top of the oyster mushroom clusters, lay a towel on top (to protect your hand), and press down gently. Cook the mushrooms, pressing lightly, until deeply browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the mushrooms over and repeat on the other side, pressing the top skillet down gently until the bottom is well browned, about 3 minutes longer.

4.

Turn off the heat, set the top skillet aside, and sprinkle both sides of the mushrooms with the steak seasoning. Brush the barbecue sauce all over both sides of the oyster mushrooms, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies.

5.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has caramelized. Remove from the oven and serve as desired.