https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/all-about-boletes.html
King Bolete, aka Penny Bun, aka Porcini, aka Cep (Boletus edulis) The king bolete is one of North America's most highly prized and sought-after edible species. It features a smooth, tan to reddish-brown cap and a robust, white-to-cream stem. The king bolete is renowned for its rich, nutty flavor and meaty texture, making it a favorite among

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqLIge9jHdE
This video shows mushroom foraging of these four mushroom species: King bolete / Cep / Penny bun (Boletus edulis), Scarletina bolete (Neoboletus luridiformis

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A swarm of perfect little king bolete buttons. As with most fungi in North America, the king bolete taxonomy is complicated and understudied. All mushrooms that look like the European Boletus edulis are still mostly classified under that name. North American mycologists have differentiated a few species, but most get put under the umbrella name Boletus cf. edulis.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boletus_edulis
Boletus edulis (English: cep, penny bun, porcino or porcini) is a basidiomycete fungus, and the type species of the genus Boletus. Widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere across Europe, Asia, and North America, it does not occur naturally in the Southern Hemisphere, although it has been introduced to southern Africa, Australia, New

https://foragerchef.com/king-bolete-mushroom-or-porcini/
35 Essential Wild Mushrooms Every Forager Should Know. Baked Julienne of porcini is an Eastern European favorite. The Forager Chef's guide to king bolete/porcini mushrooms in the Midwest. Learn how to identify, harvest, preserve and cook these delicious mushroom foragers covet.

https://www.mushroomexpert.com/boletus_edulis.html
Boletus edulis [ Basidiomycetes > Boletales > Boletaceae > Boletus. . . by Michael Kuo. Known as the cep in France and the Steinpilz in Germany, Boletus edulis is a well-known European bolete that associates with spruces and, depending on how the species is defined, various hardwoods. It is a large mushroom with a greasy to tacky, bald, brown cap and a meaty, swollen stem that features fine

https://practicalselfreliance.com/bolete-mushrooms/
Spring King Bolete (Boletus rex-veris) - This is a King Bolete from Western North America that fruits in the mountains with fir during spring, usually a couple of weeks after snowmelt. Ruby Porcini (Boletus rubriceps)- The most notable Bolete from the mountains of Colorado, but also occurs in the Southwestern Sky Islands and Mexico

https://discover.texasrealfood.com/edible-mushrooms/king-bolete
The King Bolete mushroom, scientifically known as Boletus edulis, is a premiere foraging find esteemed for its rich flavor and substantial texture.Renowned in culinary circles, these mushrooms (What wine goes well with mushrooms?) are often referred to as porcini, and they boast a nutty and earthy taste that heightens the essence of numerous dishes.

https://thegreedyvegan.com/how-to-identify-and-pick-porcini/
Identifying a Porcini. The mushroom cap will look like a slightly greasy bun and the colour can range from yellow brown to a reddish brown. The caps can grow as large as 30cm (12inch) when mature and weigh up to 1kg (2lb) with a stem of about the same weight. When cut, the flesh should remain white.

https://backyardforager.com/boletus-edulis-aka-porcini-the-king-of-mushrooms/
King boletes dry spectacularly well, and many mushroomers swear drying concentrates and improves the flavor and fragrance. A full jar of dried porcini smells rich and complex, almost smoky. They rehydrate easily in warm water after a 20-minute soak. Dried porcinis are superb in risottos, sauces, and pastries.

https://www.ediblewildfood.com/king-bolete.aspx
King Bolete is in the Boletaceae family. This is a very popular, tasty, meaty mushroom that grows in many countries. It has many names such as king, cep, porcini, and penny bun. This popular mushroom has been drawn, painted, and sculpted by countless artists. King boletes are often very large and stately with a thick club shaped stem, thick cap

https://pnwwildmushrooms.com/wild-mushrooms/king-bolete-mushrooms
The King Bolete is a very popular mushroom and carries different names. It is one of the most sought after mushrooms, fresh or dried. This mushroom can be found in the late spring, during Morel season, and summer in higher elevations. They are found in lower elevations after the fall rains. The King Bolete has dense pores instead of gills under

https://oregondiscovery.com/king-bolete
King Bolete (Boletus edulis) and Spring King Bolete (Boletus rex-veris) are the most prized wild mushrooms all around the world with excellent nutritional properties.The gourmet edible mushroom is known as Porcini in Italy, Penny Bun in England, Cep in France, Steinpilz in Germany, and Borovik in Russia.

https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/spring-mushroom-foraging-in-the-pacific-northwest.html
Spring King Bolete (Boletus rex-veris)The Spring King mushroom shares many similarities with the highly prized King bolete mushroom (Boletus edulis).It has a mild, nutty flavor and a firm texture and is considered a highly desirable edible mushroom. If you like king boletes (aka porcini, ceps, penny buns, piggies), you do not want to miss out on Spring King season.

https://healing-mushrooms.net/Boletus-edulis
The king bolete (Boletus edulis), also called penny bun, ceps or porcini, is a popular edible mushroom native to Europe. The "king bolete" name also applies to a number of very similar, and also edible, North American mushrooms, but these appear to be different species. The exact taxonomy of the group is still unclear.

https://www.mushroomexpert.com/boletes.html
Bolete belonging to the Boletus edulis species group (non-bluing, reticulate, olive- or yellow-spored, medium to large species with "stuffed" pores when young). Boletus edulis-like Boletes. 18. Bolete not belonging to the Boletus edulis group: 19. 19. Cap red to pink, purplish red, or brownish red. 20. 19.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-of-bolete-mushroom
Bolete mushrooms are packed with nutrients. They are rich in dietary fiber and low in fat. For example, a 100-gram portion of fresh B. edulis or porcini mushroom contains: 81.8 calories. 1.7 grams

https://www.thespruceeats.com/porcini-mushrooms-funghi-porcini-3955187
Porcini mushrooms are often described as nutty and earthy with a meatiness in flavor and texture. They have a similar taste to other, more common mushrooms, but with a deeper and nuttier flavor. Fresh mushrooms have a tender, meaty texture when cooked. Dried porcini add a deep, mushroom flavor to broths or sauces and, once rehydrated, have a

https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/porcini-mushrooms.html
The Latin name is Boletus edulis. The term "porcini mushroom" actually refers to a few different species. The most sought after is Boletus edulis, or the king bolete. This is the mushroom people refer to when they say porcini. Porcini mushrooms may grow a rather large cap, up to 12 inches in diameter. It's usually brown or reddish-brown

https://hikersnotebook.blog/fungi/mushrooms/king-bolete-boletus-edulis/
Common Name: King Bolete, Cep (French), Porcino (Italian), Steinpilz (German), White Mushroom Белый Гриб (Russian; pronounced "belly greeb") - The reference to regality conveys the notion that this mushroom is the king, as it is widely considered from the Epicurean European perspective, the epitome of the genus Boletus. It is described by David Arora in

https://ultimate-mushroom.com/edible/30-boletus-edulis.html
Light a medium fire in a charcoal grill. In a small bowl, stir together the herbs, garlic, and 1/3 cup olive oil. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth. If desired, cut the mushrooms into 1/2-inch-thick slices and lightly brush them with oil. Grill until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.

https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/bicolor-bolete.html
Bicolor Bolete Edibility. The bicolor bolete is not only visually stunning but also highly regarded as an excellent edible mushroom. In fact, it is often considered superior to the highly sought-after king bolete ( Boletus edulis) in terms of flavor and eye appeal. It has a mild, yet distinctive umami mushroom flavor.

https://northernbushcraft.com/mushrooms/kingBolete/wa.htm
Boletus edulis. cap is smooth/slippery, has white rim. underside of cap has tiny, round pores. pores are white, then yellowish in age. pores and flesh do not bruise blue. stem has white, net-like pattern. Pictures ( 5): Click edges for next/previous photo. Photo attributions.