These Ain’t Your Ordinary Mushrooms.
Spore City specializes in two gourmet varieties: Lion’s Mane and King Trumpet. These aren’t the button mushrooms hiding in grocery store salad bars. They’re bold, flavorful, surprisingly versatile in the kitchen, and downright sexy in a cast iron pan.
Lion's Mane
A favorite among chefs and adventurous home cooks.
Flavor
Buttery and slightly sweet with a taste often compared to crab or lobster.
Texture
Shreds like pulled meat and crisps beautifully when sautéed.
Best Uses
• Pan-seared “crab cakes”
• Tacos or stir fry
• Mushroom jerky
• Seared in butter with garlic
Bonus
Lion’s Mane contains bioactive compounds currently being studied for their potential effects on cognitive health and nerve regeneration.
King Trumpet
The heavyweight champion of gourmet mushrooms.
Flavor
Deep, savory umami with a rich mushroom profile.
Texture
Dense, meaty stems that hold their structure even under high heat.
Best Uses
• Sliced into scallops
• Roasted or grilled
• Stir fry and pasta
• Mushroom “bacon”
Bonus
King Trumpets are packed with antioxidants and make an excellent plant-based meat substitute.
For Chefs
Interested in trying Spore City mushrooms in your kitchen?
I’m always happy to connect with local chefs and culinary teams who want to experiment with fresh Lion’s Mane or King Trumpet.