merry-nated mushrooms (sallye)

Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

I made these Christmas as an appetizer and they were so, so good dipped in Creamy Jalapeno Dip. I made a double recipe, and there were none left.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For merry-nated mushrooms (sallye)

  • 8 oz
    button mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole mixed pickling spices
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine

How To Make merry-nated mushrooms (sallye)

  • 1
    Wipe mushrooms clean with damp cloth
  • 2
    Peel garlic and slice thinly. Place slices in bottom of a sterilized glass jar.
  • 3
    Pack mushrooms into glass jar over top of garlic slices. Set aside.
  • 4
    In a heavy saucepan or skillet, heat vinegar, wine, salt and spices over medium heat until just before boiling point. Stir with wooden spoon to blend well.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and allow to set for a few minutes until mixture is just medium warm. This will allow spices to fuze with vinegar and wine mixture. Pour over mushrooms and seal jar tightly.
  • 6
    Add more heated vinegar if needed to completely cover mushrooms.
  • 7
    Let stand for 2-3 days before serving.
  • 8
    Oh my, what a treat. Great as an appetizer, side dish or sliced up in a salad or omelette.
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