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Monster Bites - Marinated Mushrooms

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
1 day
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 small pot
  • 1 jar

Method
 

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