Marinated Mushrooms

cremini mushrooms marinating in a glass dish with a spoon

Easy, garlicky marinated mushrooms are great to have on hand to add some pizzazz to salads, sandwiches, pizzas, snacks, and more! This simple recipe makes it easy to keep a jar of them in the refrigerator at all times.

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

2¾ tablespoons kosher salt divided
16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup minced red onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley OR 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil OR 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano OR 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
½ teaspoon whole peppercorns
¼ teaspoon dried thyme OR 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the mushrooms. Simmer just until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain the mushrooms in a colander.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ¾ tablespoon of salt, oil, vinegar, onions, garlic, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine. Add the mushrooms to the bowl and toss well to coat.
Transfer the mushrooms to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving. The mushrooms will last up to a week in the refrigerator.

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