I was really looking forward to them since I haven't drank in 8 months. Still tore up my guts. I cook them in a skillet with butter until they are boiling a bit, or get pretty soft. I should think I have enough heat applied to kill the poison.You definitely have to cook morels! But also, it can make you sick drinking alochol with them. Not as bad as inky caps, but it has happened to me a few times. From what I understand, mo mushrooms should be eaten raw though. Even the normal mushrooms folks buy at the store should be cooked.