Slippery Jack
Suillus luteus
Edible
★★★★☆
Taste rating: 4 out of 5
How to identify it
Cap
Brown, slimy cap.
Underside
Yellow pores.
Stem
Yellow-white stem with a ring and granular upper part.
Smell
Mild.
Occurrence and habitat
Under pine on sandy or poor soil.
Preparation
Remove the slimy cap skin if desired and cook thoroughly. Suitable for sauces, pasta and mushroom stews.
Recipe suggestions
Fry sliced mushrooms with onion. Add cream and serve with fried potatoes.
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⚠ Important safety information
Eat only mushrooms that you or a knowledgeable person have identified with certainty. Never eat a wild mushroom if there is any doubt.
Eat only mushrooms that you or a knowledgeable person have identified with certainty. Never eat a wild mushroom if there is any doubt.
Facts and sources
Sources
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
Checked basic text – 2026-09