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Flywheels are considered universal mushrooms. In terms of nutritional value, they are ranked in the third category, but this does not make them less tasty. They are dried, fried, boiled, pickled. The recipe for pickled mushrooms requires a minimum of ingredients and a little time. Following simple instructions, it is easy to prepare a wonderful snack. There are many ways to marinate mushrooms, everyone can choose the most suitable recipe for themselves, which will become a favorite for the whole family.
Preparing mushrooms for pickling
The collected flywheels must be sorted out. Young strong specimens are preferred for pickling. Spoiled, wormy, too overgrown must be thrown away. The surface of the caps of the flywheels is dry, so they do not need serious cleaning. Shake off the forest debris by knocking on the hat. Lightly clean the surface of the leg with a knife or brush from soil and moss.
Young mushrooms can be pickled whole. If the diameter of the cap and the length of the stalk is more than 5 cm, cut into halves or quarters. Cut the legs into rings. Pour in water, let stand to allow fine debris to come off.
Drain the water, rinse the mushrooms thoroughly. Put in a saucepan, pour brine at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. for 1 liter. Boil and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat, skimming off the foam. Drain the broth. Then you can start pickling.
Sterilization of cans and lids is an obligatory step in preparation for pickling. Rinse the selected container well. If it is heavily soiled, you can use baking soda. Sterilize the washed jars and lids for 20 minutes in any convenient way:
- in a heated oven with the necks down;
- in a saucepan of boiling water, placing a towel on the bottom;
- bay up to the neck with boiling water and closing with a lid.
Close the prepared container with lids and set aside.
How to pickle mushrooms
The main ingredients for pickling mushrooms are salt, sugar and vinegar 9%. Spices give a special taste and aroma, you can experiment with them, achieving ideal proportions.
There is nothing complicated in the basic recipe, which is taken as a basis for pickling mushrooms.
Required Ingredients:
- boiled mushrooms - 4 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- gray salt - 120 g;
- sugar - 160 g;
- vinegar - 100 ml;
- bay leaf - 5 pcs.;
- peppercorns - 20 pcs.
Cooking method:
- Pour mushrooms with water, salt and sugar, boil.
- Cook, stirring and skimming, for 10-15 minutes.
- Pour in vinegar, add seasonings and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Place tightly in prepared jars, adding the marinade so that it completely covers the contents
- Seal hermetically, turn upside down and wrap tightly with a blanket to cool slowly.
A great appetizer to serve with onion rings is ready.
Pickled moss recipes
The classic pickling recipe can be varied to your liking.Any hot and spicy seasonings that can be found in the house are suitable for use. Having successfully prepared pickled mushrooms using simple recipes, you can try something more complex.
How to pickle mushrooms with cloves
Cloves add a subtle, piquant touch.
Required Ingredients:
- flywheels - 4 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- salt - 50 g;
- sugar - 20 g;
- vinegar - 120 ml;
- garlic - 6 cloves;
- carnation - 6-10 inflorescences;
- a mixture of peppers to taste - 20 pcs.;
- bay leaf - 5 pcs.;
- cherry leaf - 5 pcs., if available.
Cooking method:
- Pour salt, sugar, all seasonings except garlic into the water, pour the prepared mushrooms.
- Boil and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat, stirring gently and skimming off the foam.
- 5 minutes before cooking, pour the vinegar and add the garlic, cut into rings.
- Arrange in jars, firmly touching, pour marinade over the neck.
- Seal hermetically, turn over and wrap for slow cooling.
In winter, such an addition to the usual table will be appreciated.
How to pickle mushrooms with star anise
Such a spice as star anise gives the finished dish an interesting sweet-bitter taste that will appeal to true gourmets.
Required Ingredients:
- flywheels - 4 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- salt - 120 g;
- sugar - 100 g;
- vinegar - 100 ml;
- carnation - 6 inflorescences;
- hot pepper - 3 pcs.;
- bay leaf - 5 pcs.;
- star anise stars - 4 pcs.
Cooking method:
- In water, combine salt, sugar, seasonings, except hot pepper, put the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
- Cook, stirring for 10-15 minutes, skim off the foam as it appears.
- 5 minutes before being ready, pour in the vinegar and add the peppercorns.
- Arrange in jars, tightly, pour marinade up to the neck.
- Seal hermetically, turn over and wrap to cool slowly.
Such an appetizer is quite capable of decorating a festive table.
How to pickle mushrooms with mustard
Mustard seeds give the marinade an incomparable mild, tangy taste. These pickled mushrooms are worth making.
Required Ingredients:
- mushrooms - 4 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- salt - 50 g;
- sugar - 30 g;
- vinegar - 120 ml;
- garlic - 6 cloves;
- peppercorns - 10 pcs.;
- mustard seeds - 10 g;
- bay leaf 5 pcs.
Cooking method:
- Pour mushrooms with water, add salt, sugar, spices except garlic.
- Boil and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming off the foam.
- 5 minutes before being ready, pour in vinegar and chopped garlic.
- Arrange in jars, firmly touching and adding marinade to the very top.
- Seal hermetically with lids, turn over and wrap for a day.
These mushrooms are good with fried potatoes and vegetable oil.
How to pickle mushrooms with honey
An excellent marinade option for true connoisseurs is with honey.
Required Ingredients:
- mushrooms - 4 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- salt - 30 g;
- honey - 180 g;
- garlic - 10 cloves;
- mustard powder - 80 g;
- parsley - 120 g;
- vinegar - 120 ml.
Cooking method:
- Rinse the parsley and chop finely.
- Pour the mushrooms with water, add salt, sugar and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir honey and vinegar, add mustard powder, mix well again, put in marinade.
- Add herbs and garlic, bring to a boil.
- Arrange in jars, pouring marinade over the neck.
- Roll up, turn over and wrap hermetically.
It turns out a very spicy piquant snack with a unique aroma and taste.
Conditions and terms of storage of flywheels
Hermetically sealed pickled mushrooms should be stored in a cool room out of direct sunlight. A cellar is perfect. After cooking, it takes 25-30 days for the product to marinate, it is then that the dish is ready to eat and the most delicious.
Storage periods:
- At a temperature of 8about - 12 months;
- At a temperature of 10-15about - 6 months
If mold appears in the cans or the lids are swollen, you cannot eat pickled mushrooms.
Conclusion
The recipe for pickled mushrooms is extremely simple. The main ingredient is mushrooms, seasonings are required in the smallest quantities. If you follow these instructions, it is very easy to prepare a delicious dish. Even inexperienced housewives can handle this. In winter, such a snack will remind you of the autumn forest with an appetizing smell and taste of mushrooms. Pickled mushrooms are perfectly stored all winter and spring, if the storage conditions are not violated.
