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It is actually not tough at all, except near the stem. The little bit that I ate tasted quite a bit like a morel...but maybe that was the butter talking ;-)

Very good advice John. I am generally super cautious, but could not find any warnings of dangerous look alikes on the white pored chicken. I am going to take a sample of "the giant" to a local expert though before sampling any more of it.

Thanks Ladyflyfish! I confess I cooked up a tiny amount and tried it last night to no ill effect. It was quite delicious, but would you not recommend eating any more of it due to the possibility of poisonous look alikes? I did come across a caution about that, but only in one place. It is so hard to know on the internet, many are giving advice and one doesn't know their qualifications.

I found this huge speciman growing at the base of a dying oak. White spore print. Any help much appreciated! Confused because it is more buff colored than salmon as many guides suggest.