Pickled Mushrooms
Jul 02, 2024
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Making pickled mushrooms is incredibly easy and will be enjoyed day after day. You can pickle pretty much any type of mushroom, from white button to shiitake to portobello, but we love to use Monterey Mushrooms® Whole Baby Bellas. This simple recipe for pickled mushrooms is one that you will want to have on hand year-round.
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Pickled mushrooms are loved for their tangy and savory taste. They make many dishes, like salads and grilled meats taste even better. This gives them a special, sharp flavor and a nice, firm feel. This also gives your mushrooms a longer shelf life with a unique, bold taste that makes any dish more interesting.
Why You’ll Love Them
- Versatile Ingredient: Pickled mushrooms can be used in a variety of dishes, enhancing flavors and adding a unique taste profile.
- Longer Shelf Life: Properly stored, pickled mushrooms can last for months, allowing you to enjoy their flavor long after the pickling process.
- Health Benefits: In addition to being delicious, mushrooms are packed with nutrients, and pickling can retain many of these benefits.
- Easy-to-Make: The process of pickling mushrooms is straightforward.
- Economical: Pickling is a great way to preserve mushrooms that might otherwise go to waste, saving money and reducing food waste. We even have a guide to show you how mushrooms can help your grocery budget.
Ingredients
- Monterey Mushrooms® Whole Baby Bellas
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Water
- White vinegar
- Granulated sugar
- Cayenne pepper
Add Ins
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Sprigs of thyme
- Black peppercorns
How to Make Pickled Mushrooms
Clean the mushrooms, making sure to remove any excess dirt.
Fill a large pot with water and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the mushrooms and boil them for about 10 minutes, until they are cooked. When finished, drain the water away from the mushrooms.
In a separate, small pot, add the marinade ingredients. Bring them to a boil.
In a large mason jar, add in the whole mushrooms. Then, add in the thinly sliced onions, thinly sliced garlic, thyme and black peppercorn.
Pour the boiled marinade into the jar, covering all of the mushrooms.
Let the mushrooms sit for about 3 days before enjoying.
How to Clean Mushrooms
Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt or debris.
Trim the end of the stems and discard.
For larger mushrooms, cut them into smaller pieces for easier pickling and eating.
Make sure to properly store any unused mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator, using them within 2-3 days.
How to Store Pickled Mushrooms
To keep your pickled mushrooms fresh, follow these easy steps:
Use a Clean Jar: Make sure your jar is clean before you put the mushrooms in. This helps them stay good.
Tight Lid: Close your jar tightly with a lid. This stops air from getting in.
Keep Them Cold: Put your jar of pickled mushrooms in the fridge. This keeps them fresh.
Check the Date: Write down when you made your pickled mushrooms. They can stay good in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Tips and Tricks for Pickling Mushrooms
- Experiment with different types of mushrooms to find your favorite pickling flavor.
- Add in additional spices or herbs to the marinade for added flavor, such as rosemary or bay leaves.
- For a kick of heat, add in some red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Use pickled mushrooms as a topping for salads, sandwiches, or pizzas.
- Pickled mushrooms also make a great addition to charcuterie boards or antipasto platters.
Variations of Pickled Mushrooms
There are many different ways to pickle mushrooms, each with their own unique flavors and methods. Here are a few variations you can try:
- Italian Style: Use red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs like oregano and thyme.
- Asian Style: Add in soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil for an umami-packed taste.
- Spicy Pickled Mushrooms: Use white vinegar, red pepper flakes, and mustard seeds for a spicy kick.
- Sweet and Tangy: Combine apple cider vinegar with honey or maple syrup for a sweet and tangy flavor.
What Are Some Other Great Pickling Recipes?
Why We Love Using Monterey Mushrooms
We are proud partners of Monterey Mushrooms. They are truly innovative and lead the way in the mushroom category. They don’t use any additives, supplements, or chemicals to manipulate the nutrition of their mushrooms.
Related: Podcast Episode – The Hottest Item in the Produce Department
DID YOU KNOW? Most farmed mushrooms are grown indoors. Monterey Mushrooms® teamed up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to replicate vitamin D-rich sunlight post-harvest and create a full line of mushrooms that produce and retain 50% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin D per serving, even after cooking! Learn more here.
More Great Mushroom Recipes
- Baked Mushrooms with Lemon and Gruyere
- Mushroom Kebabs
- Mushroom and Beef Stroganoff
- Chicken Marsala
- Mushroom Vegan Tacos
Pickled Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 16 oz Monterey Mushrooms Whole Baby Bellas
- For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt divided
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Add Ins
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
- 6 sprigs of thyme
- 3 tablespoons of black peppercorn
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms, making sure to remove any excess dirt.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the mushrooms and boil them for about 10 minutes, until they are cooked. When finished, drain the water away from the mushrooms.
- In a separate, small pot, add the marinade ingredients. Bring them to a boil.
- In a large mason jar, add in the whole mushrooms. Then, add in the thinly sliced onions, thinly sliced garlic, thyme and black peppercorn.
- Pour the boiled marinade into the jar, covering all of the mushrooms.
- Let the mushrooms sit for about 3 days before enjoying.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
