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Pickled Mushrooms in Oil
Preparation info
- Fills
2 x 1 kg
jars - Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2005
This second method of pickling, the usual one in Italy, is slightly more expensive, since after pickling in vinegar, the mushrooms have to be immersed for keeping in good olive oil (never extra virgin, that is too strong). However, the results are so delicious that it is well worth it.
Ingredients
2 kg - olive oil
2
Method
Clean the mushrooms, then slice or cut according to size.
Combine the brine ingredients in a large, non-corrosive pan and bring to the boil. Add the mushrooms and boil, allowing 5 minutes for small mushrooms and 10-12 minutes for larger ones. Drain and, without using your hands (because the mushrooms are now sterilised), spread on a very clean cloth to cool and dry for a few hours. Put