Pink Oyster Fruiting Block

Most people will go their entire lives without ever seeing a pink mushroom.
So if you’ve found a pink oyster mushroom or are planning on growing them, you should consider yourself lucky!
The pink oyster mushroom has the same shape and structure as other oyster mushrooms. They’ve got that distinctive shelf-like or fan-shaped oyster cap.
These mushrooms will often grow in big clusters.
What really sets the pink oyster mushroom apart is its vibrant pink color. 
Both the top of the cap and underside of the mushroom (including gills) are all pink.
Their striking appearance makes them popular at farmer’s markets and when selling directly to chefs.
Pink oysters are at their most colorful when they’re young. As they start to age, their color becomes more faded to a creamy pink color.
They will turn to more of a cream or brown color after they’re cooked.
When cooked, they have a mild flavor similar to most other oyster mushrooms. Although compared to button mushrooms, they’ve got a much deeper and more rich flavor.
Some people say that the pink oyster mushroom taste has a slight seafood flavor.
If you cook them up until they’re brown and a bit crunchy, pink oysters even make a great vegetarian substitute for bacon.
Depending on their growing conditions, pink oysters can range in texture from delicate and thin to meaty and thick.
Generally they do tend to be a bit more chewy than other types of oyster mushrooms though.