Pickled Mushrooms

Transform your culinary experience with this easy and flavorful recipe for Pickled Mushrooms! Tender button mushrooms are gently simmered in a tangy brine of white vinegar, garlic, and aromatic spices like bay leaves, black peppercorns, and thyme, creating a perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors. A hint of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while a drizzle of olive oil locks in freshness and richness. Ready in just 25 minutes (plus marinating time), these pickled mushrooms are a versatile addition to your table—enjoy them as a tangy appetizer, a vibrant side dish, or a delightful topping for salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. With their unique taste and easy preparation, these pickled mushrooms are sure to elevate any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 g Button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
• 250 ml White vinegar
• 250 ml Water
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Black peppercorns
• 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Clean and trim the mushrooms, removing any dirt with a damp paper towel. Cut larger mushrooms in half or quarters to ensure uniform size.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, garlic slices, bay leaves, black peppercorns, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and sugar.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are just tender and have absorbed the pickling liquid.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly for 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the mushrooms and the pickling liquid into a clean glass jar or airtight container, ensuring the mushrooms are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

Drizzle olive oil on top to create a light seal, which helps preserve the mushrooms and enhances their flavor.

Step 8

Seal the jar or container tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. The mushrooms will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Step 9

Serve the pickled mushrooms chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for salads and sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1059.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	452.3

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2403.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 35IU	0%
Calcium 90.1mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1872.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 24.9%