Pickled Morels

Name: Pickled Morels - Foraged
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Foraged, Wild
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup vinegar - *a mildly flavored vinegar like white wine, champagne, or rice is ideal, but you can use white vinegar in a pinch - just add a little more water and a little less white vinegar.; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp whole peppercorns; 2-3 ramp or wild garlic bulbs [or 2 cloves garlic]; 2 bay leaves [or 6 baybarry leaves]; Cleaned morels (about 1/2 lb)

Make Spring last a little longer by pickling your morels. Zingy, punchy, and savory, these shrooms are your newest secret ingredient.

Overview:

Prep Time

20 minutes

Active Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Cost

Course

Appetizer, Condiment, How To

Keyword

morels, Mushrooms, pickles

Cuisine

Foraged, Wild

Yields

INGREDIENTS:

Pickled Morels Ingredients

- 1 cup water

- 1 cup vinegar - *a mildly flavored vinegar like white wine, champagne, or rice is ideal, but you can use white vinegar in a pinch - just add a little more water and a little less white vinegar.

- 1 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp whole peppercorns

- 2-3 ramp or wild garlic bulbs [or 2 cloves garlic]

- 2 bay leaves [or 6 baybarry leaves]

- Cleaned morels (about 1/2 lb)

Preparation:

Step 1 - Bring a simple brine with spices to a boil

1. Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves in a small saucepot set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Bring a simple brine with spices to a boil

Step 2 - Cook morels and marinate for up to two weeks

2. Add the cleaned morels, and boil for 4-5 mintues. Remove from heat and cool.

Cook morels and marinate for up to two weeks

Step 3 - Storing in Glass Jars

3. Transfer the morels to glass jars and cover with the brine, making sure the mushrooms are fully submerged. Store in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours before enjoying.

What do Pickled Morels taste like?

Morels are a mildly flavored mushroom, with a pleasant earthiness and nuttiness. Compared to shiitake or portobella, morels have a much more muted “mushroomy” flavor, with a touch of sweetness and a mossy-woody aroma. When pickled, those flavors marry with punchy vinegar and spices, giving you a unique and surprising ingredient you can use throughout the year.

How do you Pickle Mushrooms?

While there are a variety of methods for pickling mushrooms, we recommend the boiling method for morels: bring your brine to a boil and add your mushrooms, allowing them to cook for several minutes before cooling and transferring to the refrigerator. This preparation cooks the mushrooms without browning (and without dirtying extra dishes).

How do you use Pickled Mushrooms?

Pickled mushrooms can be used in salads, soups, and stir-fries; anywhere you’re looking for an interesting zingy flavor and punch of umami. We highly recommend using pickled morels in your next charcuterie board, or finely chopped in a sauce or salad dressing!

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