Slippery Jack
FamilySuillaceae
EdibilityEdible (skin peeled)
HabitatConiferous forests
SeasonAutumn
About the Slippery Jack
Named for their very slimy cap when wet. The slimy skin must be peeled before cooking or they cause GI upset. Common in pine forests worldwide. They are one of the first wild mushrooms many foragers try because of their abundance. Their underside has pores rather than gills. Multiple Suillus species are called slippery jack. Best when young and firm.