FalconFN Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Anyone on here hunt for truffles? I found my first black summer truffles today - very exciting. They are quite big (the biggest is nearly 3" across)but they don't smell very strongly so is it too late in the season, or too early? I can't get a definative answer anywhere on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Anyone on here hunt for truffles? I found my first black summer truffles today - very exciting. They are quite big (the biggest is nearly 3" across)but they don't smell very strongly so is it too late in the season, or too early? I can't get a definative answer anywhere on the net. Tell us more!! Piggy? Hound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Tell us more!! Piggy? Hound? lol onk onk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Anyone on here hunt for truffles? I found my first black summer truffles today - very exciting. They are quite big (the biggest is nearly 3" across)but they don't smell very strongly so is it too late in the season, or too early? I can't get a definative answer anywhere on the net. Badger ****.! Had a Clumber when I was younger she used to find plenty of truffles in the beechwoods along the Cotswold escarpments.. I used to sell them to a poncy restaurant in Cheltenham for £20 - 30 each. Bought my first Motorbike with the proceeds a 250 CC Honda Superdream... Edited October 18, 2011 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Tell us more!! Piggy? Hound? Cocker (sort of). I've done some very basic training - burying small potatoes covered in truffle oil and getting her to find them - but only 2 or 3 times so I didn't hold out much hope. I took her to a likely spot and got her to sniff around and when she took an interest in an area I'd have look but there were so many rabbit holes, pigeon poo etc that she was all over the place. I eventually found the first one where she had stopped but, to be honest, I think it was more luck than skill as they have very little smell. Anyway, had a look nearby and found several more. They taste quite nice, sort of earthy, mushroomy and nutty but not very strong. I'll get a pic up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Cocker (sort of). I've done some very basic training - burying small potatoes covered in truffle oil and getting her to find them - but only 2 or 3 times so I didn't hold out much hope. I took her to a likely spot and got her to sniff around and when she took an interest in an area I'd have look but there were so many rabbit holes, pigeon poo etc that she was all over the place. I eventually found the first one where she had stopped but, to be honest, I think it was more luck than skill as they have very little smell. Anyway, had a look nearby and found several more. They taste quite nice, sort of earthy, mushroomy and nutty but not very strong. I'll get a pic up later. Well done There was an article in Shooting Times about truffles earlier this year, but I'm stuffed if I can remember whether black or white are the most desirable. I fancied training my dog up, just for the hell of it, but one of the guys at work was convinced he would become a millionaire from truffle hunting. He's now unemployed :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Here are some pictures. BTW, I measured the big one and it's just over 2" and not nearly 3" - I must do too much fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Here are some pictures. BTW, I measured the big one and it's just over 2" and not nearly 3" - I must do too much fishing. Wow! Good going chap. I'm seriously impressed :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus69 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 They're Tuber uncinatum, common name Black autumn truffle sometimes called the English truffle. Currently in season and they're fetching £1.0 per gram retail.You're right they do not smell strongly and have rather a delicate flavour.One of my favourite uses is top off my variation of eggs benedict with a few thin slivers or top off scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast,they're apparently quite good in sauces but never tried cos at the price they are they seem to get used on just those 2 dishes. Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 They're Tuber uncinatum, common name Black autumn truffle sometimes called the English truffle. Currently in season and they're fetching £1.0 per gram retail.You're right they do not smell strongly and have rather a delicate flavour.One of my favourite uses is top off my variation of eggs benedict with a few thin slivers or top off scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast,they're apparently quite good in sauces but never tried cos at the price they are they seem to get used on just those 2 dishes. Mike... Great, thanks for the information, just what I was after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thats cool. I might give it a go with my Chesapeake, although normally anything she finds that she thinks she can eat is gone long before I can get to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Now that is some foraging and a half! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Well impressive that......well done. I did, a few years back, go to a Beech wood and started lying close to the ground at the base of the trees looking for areas where small groups of flies could be seen hovering in the sunlight above the buried truffles, which they do apparently? (well, so they say :blink: ) didn't find any truffles but was quite pleased my efforts went unnoticed by dog walkers etc I buy Truffle Oil to put on scrambled eggs but would like to try the real thing, the oil I have at the moment is very strong, literally a couple of spots is plenty enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Fair play buddy well impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 interesting -- so whats classed as ideal truffle hunting country then ?? where would one start ?? might get my self a micro pig and train it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) Yes also interested in this are there particular trees to look near etc ? Edited October 19, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 They like calciferous soil (above chalk and limestone) and can be found under beech and oak trees in open woodland. Apparently quite a few are found in parks and gardens as well. I did as much research as I could first and then picked a couple of likely spots, then it's just a matter of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Top work Falcon, seriously impressed. Wonder if I can get my cocker pup to find some of these instead of dead voles, rabbits and other dogs ****? (all of which she eats btw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshp Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Anyone do any truffle hunting in the East Midlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Tell us more!! Piggy? Hound? when are you coming back then fella ? Cocker (sort of). I've done some very basic training - burying small potatoes covered in truffle oil and getting her to find them - but only 2 or 3 times so I didn't hold out much hope. I took her to a likely spot and got her to sniff around and when she took an interest in an area I'd have look but there were so many rabbit holes, pigeon poo etc that she was all over the place. I eventually found the first one where she had stopped but, to be honest, I think it was more luck than skill as they have very little smell. Anyway, had a look nearby and found several more. They taste quite nice, sort of earthy, mushroomy and nutty but not very strong. I'll get a pic up later. any luck this year Falcon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I haven't been this year yet, but there's been plenty of rain so they should be biggies when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshp Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I take it you are located somewhere in the south Falcon? Think I'm out of luck trying to find any in Lincolnshire.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Awesome some of the things people get upto 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) I found a good few in Central Scotland a few years ago, so JoshP I am sure they can be found most places ;-) Edited September 20, 2015 by m3vert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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