How to Forage & Cook Milkweed Pods | Wild Edibles | Start to Finish | Do They Taste Good?

Hey everyone,
I have always been a big fan and researcher of wild edibles and it prompted me to start a wild edibles series. This series will help those of us in Canada and North America understand what we can and cannot eat in our own backyard. Milkweed actually turned out to be a very interesting and tasty treat. What we think are weeds can actually be delicious and nutritional snacks for us humans!
Feedback is greatly appreciated, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free comment and let me know.
***PLEASE before trying ANY wild edible - Do your OWN research. I am not a professional, I have just done the research to know the basics. Do not take my opinions and information as Professional Advice.

[@K.I.M.7777]

Making my first batch right now. Our HEAVENLY Father is so good. HE feeds all flesh.

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Make sure you are VERY careful, and remember, Milkweed is toxic. Only get the young pods and boil them generously!

[@K.I.M.7777]

@@OntarioWoodlandAdventures yes, thank you. My first batch, I boiled the pods for a minimum of 10 minutes and then sauteed them in butter, onions and garlic, and had them with pierogies. I actually did eat both sizes. No problem for me, but no matter the size, I boil and sautee in butter, onions and garlic and eat with something else. The second time I had them, I ate with pasta. I also only eat four or five in a meal because of how they can cause serious problems.

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

@@K.I.M.7777 Glad to hear it!

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

That's a great video 👍

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Thank you!

[@leeroyexcavator9149]

Never knew that good video

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Thank you! Just be very diligent and careful with how you choose the milk pods, and with how you cook them. And do not take too many if the population of milkweed is low in the area! They play an important role in our ecosystem!

[@lizzyloo6867]

Thanks so much!

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Not a problem. Do be careful, eating too much of these, cooking them incorrectly, or harvesting them close to major roads or constructions sites can cause illness. Boil them once, empty the water and boil again for best results. Talking from experience. I got addicted to these and ate way too many and got sick!

[@gordonlin1323]

Yum! Great video! Keep it up

[@qdmazo]

Good video. Have you tried the wild spinach or wild cabbage?

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Hey there!
No I don't believe I have tried it yet. I'll keep an eye out for it. Thank you :D

[@fleendarthemagnificent7372]

What time of late spring / early summer do you get them? I live in Ohio and I enjoy the male cattail pollen spikes from late May until July. However, I'd like to try these.

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

I wouldn't really suggest harvesting much after July. Unless you happen ro find a healthy young plant. I would only take the pods that are under 2inches or so.

[@skylovecraft2491]

We should avoid eating milkweed pods as it is the ONLY food for our monarch butterflies. We need to think about preservation of foods for our much needed pollinators. Although I have tried a couple pods once before learning this.

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Partially true. Monarch larvie indeed grow and eat the leaves of the plants. Monarch butterfly do indeed eat the nectar from the flowers, however they get the nectar from all flowers. We should not damage the plant itself, but taking some pods off of some of the plants in a heavily populated area is not a bad thing. However, I do agree that this should be done meticulously! Thank you for caring about the environment (: