Quick Marinated Mushrooms
Description
Winter preserves made at home. This recipe for quick pickled mushrooms is a classic! They taste much better than store-bought ones, and they disappear so fast you won't have to worry about them going bad. Be sure to try them. Serve at the table or keep them in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Boil the mushrooms in boiling water for five minutes; add a little salt. Drain in a colander.
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Step 2
2. Let's make the marinade. Bring a liter of water to a boil with pepper and a bay leaf. If you like a more piquant flavor, add spices such as cardamom or anise. When it comes to a boil, remove from the heat and add vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
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Step 3
3. Pack the mushrooms tightly into a container—a ceramic pot, saucepan, or glass jar. Pour the marinade over them. When cooled, refrigerate.
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Step 4
4. The next day the mushrooms will be ready. Stored this way, the preserve keeps for up to a month.