Smoked Mushrooms

Who loves mushrooms? This easy smoker recipe is the perfect appetizer or side dish that’s ready in under an hour! Tender, delicious Smoked Mushrooms are tossed in a garlic butter sauce for the perfect finishing touch with just the right amount of smoked flavor to them.

Smoked mushrooms are an easy side dish or appetizer that is great all year round! They pair with so many main dishes like steak, chicken, and pork or serve them as a great party snack. This recipe is so simple – we smoke the mushrooms first on a pellet smoker and then add the garlic butter to finish them. As they cook, they turn meaty and so delicious!

Once you try this amazing smoked mushroom recipe, you’ll make it on repeat like we do. They’re smoky, buttery, and garlicky with a pop of fresh herbs –  you’re going to love them.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Homemade smoked mushrooms taste like fancy steakhouse garlic butter mushrooms without the hefty price tag.
• Smoking mushrooms is so quick and easy. There isn’t a whole lot of prep to do and they’re ready in about 45 minutes.
• You only need 5 ingredients to make this smoky side dish, so you can easily make it as a last minute addition to any meal.

Ingredients For Smoked Mushrooms

• White button mushrooms – You can also use baby portabello mushrooms or cremini mushrooms. Pretty much any kind! If the mushrooms are large, cut them into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly. Depending on the size of the mushrooms you use, they may need more or less cooking time. So just keep an eye on them.
• Salted butter – You can use unsalted, but you’ll want to add a few extra pinches of salt.
• Minced garlic – It’s worth the extra effort to mince the garlic so you don’t have big chunks with the mushrooms. When it is minced, it will practically melt into the butter. For a different flavor you can swap the garlic for the same amount of minced shallots.
• Sea salt – We love flaky sea salt in this dish, but you can use kosher salt, too. 
• Ground black pepper – Coarsley ground black pepper is always best and adds so much flavor to this side dish.
• Fresh parsley – Try chopped chives if you don’t have parsley available to you. Fresh thyme and rosemary are also great herbs to accompany these smoky mushrooms.

Variations

If you want to dress up these smoked mushrooms, try squeezing some fresh lemon juice over the top along with a couple of sprinkles of grated Parmesan cheese.

How To Make Smoked Mushrooms

Place the whole mushrooms in an oven-safe 12″ skillet. Once the smoker is preheated, place the pan on the grate.

Smoke the mushrooms for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the butter into chunks. 

Add the butter pieces, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Adjust the smoker temperature to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Smoke them again for 20 minutes or until they turn a really dark brown. They may even look a little burnt in spots when they’re done. That’s the color you want. Stir them a few times while they cook so they are well coated in the garlic butter.

Once mushrooms are done, sprinkle with chopped parsley before transferring them to a serving bowl.

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Store leftover smoked mushrooms in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: We do not recommend freezing leftover smoked mushrooms because the texture will be totally off once they are thawed and reheated.

To reheat smoked mushrooms, add to skillet on low heat on the stove top or microwave in small increments until hot.

What Flavor Pellets Should I Use To Smoke Mushrooms?

We use Traeger cherry pellets and definitely suggest a fruity wood pellet versus something like hickory. Mushrooms are very porous and soak up the smoke flavor very easily. Using pellets other than fruity options will result in a very strong-tasting mushroom. We also recommend using name-brand pellets for better results. Cheaper ones don’t always produce the best flavor.

Should I Remove The Mushroom Stems Before Cooking?

For button mushrooms, you don’t need to because they are tender. Bigger mushrooms may have woodier or tougher stems, so you may want to remove them.

Should I Remove The Gills From The Mushrooms?

For small mushrooms, no. But, if you use large mushrooms you can scrape the gills out of the mushroom cap with a spoon before cutting them into smaller pieces.

Are you ready to make these mushrooms? The smokiness and meatiness of these delicious bites will wow your friends and family. The garlic butter sauce just takes the whole dish over the top, you’re going to love it!

How To Serve Smoked Mushrooms

Skip the reservations and pair smoked mushrooms with grilled ribeye steaks for a delicious homemade meal. They really are great with any protein like Southwest Chicken Drumsticks or as a fancy burger topping. Leftover mushrooms are so tasty on a Homemade Pizza, too!

Serving vegetarians? Grilled Cauliflower Steak is a great main dish to add to the menu with these smoky mushrooms.

More Great Smoked Side Dishes

• Easy Smoked Vegetables are another easy side dish we love to make on our smoker! They add color to the table and so much flavor to your dinner plate.
• If you love Deviled Eggs, you have to try them on your smoker. The smoky flavor really elevates this classic pot luck dish. They’ll be the first dish to disappear!
• Baked Potatoes are seriously so good on the smoker, you may never cook them any other way again. Loaded with your favorite toppings like sour cream, green onion and bacon crumble, this is the best way to enjoy a potato.
• Crowd pleasing Green Bean Casserole can be made on the smoker, and the added smoky flavor will not disappoint! Tender green beans in a creamy sauce sprinkled with fried onions, this dish is perfect to add to any meal.