Foraging for Sorrel in a Field

Common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a wonderful wild food to gather from fields and hedgerows. It has a lemony tang which is great with fish, dairy products and in salad.

Here I describe a little of its characteristics and uses. You can find sorrel in my Wild Food Foraging book, including;

Photos of it in different seasons
Step by step recipes with photos
ID tips
Cautions
Nutritional benefits

Sorrel is one of the plants I cover in my foraging courses, which is a fantastic way to learn about foraging through hands on experience with a professional guide.