What do truffles taste like (not the chocolate ones)?
for that you need to actually taste a truffle. I suggest that you visit an upscale food store – if there’s a Whole Foods convinient to you go there – and buy some “Truffle Oil” – this will be expensive but it keeps pretty well. Try the oil on a piece of baguette (the long crusty french bread loave). Try it in some recipes – I think you’ll find that the flavor is very pleasant – but if it turns out you don’t like it, you won’t be out that much, and you’ll know for sure. Here’s a really good recipe that uses white truffle oil – Rosemary Seared Pork Tenderloin with Truffle Porcini Sauce What better testament to your devotion than this magnificent pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions and served with a savory sauce featuring porcini mushrooms and white truffle oil. Creamy risotto and braised bitter greens would be perfect complements to this culinary delight. Serves 6 • 18 pieces dried porcini mushrooms • 1 1/2 cups hot water • 1 tablespoon salted butter • 3 pounds pork tenderloin • 3 ta