At Misfits Market, we’re on a mission to make organic grocery delivery more exciting, more accessible, and more sustainable. One of the ways we do that? With our mystery produce—a creative (and fun!) solution that helps farmers use more of their total harvest, while giving you delicious surprises with every box.
These variety-flexible offerings are a win-win: farmers get flexibility, food gets saved from waste, and customers get flavorful, seasonal produce delivered to their door from one of the best organic grocery stores in the market.
What Is the Organic Mystery Mushroom Sampler?
Our Organic Mystery Mushroom Sampler features a rotating mix of specialty mushrooms—varieties that are often harder to find, grown in small batches, or come in unique sizes and shapes that don’t always fit retail standards. Every sampler is different, and every delivery is an invitation to cook with something new, earthy, and delicious.
This sampler helps farms move more of their crop while giving you premium organic mushrooms at a great value.
What You Might Find in a Mystery Mushroom Sampler
Blue & Yellow Oyster Mushrooms
Delicately ruffled caps with a mild, slightly seafood-like flavor. They cook down beautifully and develop a buttery, tender texture when sautéed. Blue oysters turn gray when cooked; yellow oysters mellow to a nutty, mild finish.
Shiitake Mushrooms
A classic in many cuisines. Shiitakes have a rich, savory, umami-forward flavor and a meaty texture that holds up well to high heat. Trim the stems before cooking—they’re tough but great for stocks.
Lion’s Mane
Soft, fluffy, and almost crab-like in texture when cooked. Lion’s Mane takes on a naturally savory, slightly sweet flavor and crisps beautifully when sliced into medallions.
Trumpet / King Oyster Mushrooms
Known for their thick, hearty stems and tiny caps, the stems slice into perfect scallop-like rounds that caramelize when seared. Mild flavor, big umami payoff.
Maitake (Hen of the Woods)
Frilly, layered clusters with deep savory flavor and crispy-but-tender texture. Maitake browns quickly and adds instant complexity to any dish.
Pioppino
Small, caramel-colored caps with long stems and a woodsy, nutty flavor. They stay pleasantly firm when cooked and pair well with grains and broths.
Black Pearl Mushrooms
A cross between oyster and king oyster varieties, yhey have a thick, meaty texture, smoky flavor, and beautiful dark caps that soften into a silky bite when cooked.
What to Do With Your Mystery Mushrooms
Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, and each variety brings something unique to your kitchen. Try:
- Searing them until crispy and golden
- Adding to grain bowls, cream sauces, or pasta
- Roasting whole clusters for a hands-off side
- Stir-frying with garlic, ginger, soy, or miso
- Folding into omelets or breakfast scrambles
- Turning stems into homemade mushroom broth
- Using meaty varieties (like king oyster or lion’s mane) as a plant-forward main
Hungry for more? Check out our other Mystery Produce:
Season’s Best Mystery Hard Squash