Quick Pickled Mushrooms, an easy refrigerator pickled mushrooms recipe that is ready in only 2 hours. Great as a condiment, topping, or a simple snack!
Cooling and Pickling Time 2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Total Time 2 hourshrs35 minutesmins
Course Appetizers + Platters
Cuisine American
Servings 4servings
Calories 65kcal
Ingredients
2cupssmall mushroomsbutton, crimini, etc.
2clovesgarlicsliced thin
2tablespoonsmustard seedsor dijon mustard
1teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
2cupswater
1cupvinegarwhite, rice, or white wine
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespoonsalt
Optional:fresh or dried herbs of choice
Instructions
Prep the mushrooms: Wash the mushrooms. If your mushrooms are very small, there is no need to cut and they can be pickled whole. If they are larger, cut them in half or in quarters. Set aside.
Prepare the pickling jar: Add mushrooms to a large jar and add garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Prepare and add the brine: In a medium saucepan bring the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil. Once boiling, pour into the jar until the liquid completely submerges the mushrooms. Close the lid on the jar tightly.
Pickling instructions: Let the jar cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, put the jar into the refrigerator and let the mushrooms pickle for at least 2 hours before serving, but for best results serve after at least 24 hours. Quick pickled mushrooms are good up to one month in the refrigerator.
Notes
Vinegar: We chose white vinegar in this recipe, but rice vinegar, white wine vinegar, and apple cider vinegar are also tasty choices.
Recommended jar: Choose a large and wide jar with about 1/2 - 1 inch space (2-3 cm) below the lid.
Other recommended tools: small saucepan, cutting board, knife set
Prep ahead and storage: Pickled mushrooms should be made at least 2 hours before serving, but for best results make at least 24-48 hours ahead. Keep the jar refrigerated and it can be enjoyed for up to one month. Do not freeze.
Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is calculated with all brine ingredients (including full amount of sugar, salt, etc.), however the mushrooms don’t absorb all of the liquid so the actual nutrition information is less than listed here.