I found this recipe on fb and sadly copying the recipe doesn’t keep the wonderful poster that created it.
I feel that these taste just like the wonderful ones in the giant bottle from my youth!
Nice and easy and a great result
Monster Bites – Marinated Mushrooms
- small pot
- jar
- 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
- Clean mushrooms and lightly score the tops with a small knife.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch mushrooms for 5 minutes.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- Pack mushrooms into a clean jar with garlic, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, peppercorns, and herbs.
- In a saucepan, heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved.
- Pour hot brine over mushrooms until fully submerged.
- Drizzle olive oil on top, let cool, then seal and refrigerate.
Verdict:
Such a fun recipe and such a delightfull flavor
I think the mushrooms could be cut in 1/2 or even quarters.
If you try it, let me know what you think.
