Hate Soggy Mushrooms? Try This Chef-Approved Hack To Cook Them To Perfection

No More Soggy Mushrooms

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Chef-Approved Hack

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Let Them Sweat Out!

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Add Fat Once Dry

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Salt At End

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Don’t Overcrowd

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Easy Peasy

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Bookmark For Later

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