Monster Bites (Pickled Mushrooms)

15 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Clean mushrooms and lightly score the tops with a small knife.
  2. 2Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Drain and let cool slightly.
  4. 4Pack mushrooms into a clean jar with garlic, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, peppercorns, and herbs.
  5. 5In a saucepan, heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved.
  6. 6Pour hot brine over mushrooms until fully submerged.
  7. 7Drizzle olive oil on top, let cool, then seal and refrigerate.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole button mushrooms
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

potsmall knifejarsaucepan

Tips

  • Perfect for charcuterie boards, burgers, or straight from the jar.