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Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

Appetizers and Sides· Pickling & Preserving

2 Sep

Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms are Infused with vinegar and tossed with garlic, spices and a drizzle of oil. Easy to make, delicious and addicting!

Italian Pickled Mushrooms (also known as Marinated Mushrooms) are sold at the deli counter at our local grocery store. They are an awesome little treat but since they are usually sold by the pound, they can be really expensive.

It turns out that they are super easy to make at home. The recipe takes only minutes to put together, uses pantry ingredients, and the mushrooms taste even better than the store bought ones!

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Picture of washed mushrooms on a cutting board for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

What You’ll Need to make Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

  • Mushrooms – We prefer whole white or Cremini (Baby Bella) mushrooms for these. One pound rinsed and dried and then cut into bite sized pieces will yield about 2 cups of finished pickled mushrooms.

  • Vinegar – white vinegar has the most neutral flavor so it it the preferred vinegar in this recipe. Substitutions include apple cider vinegar, sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar.

  • Garlic – fresh cloves, finely chopped or minced. Add extra if you want!

  • Kosher Salt – regular table salt can be substituted, but be sure to use only half as much.

  • Red pepper flakes – a little goes a long way!

  • Dried Oregano leaves – dried parsley, chives, tarragon, or rosemary may be substituted, Dried herbs are more convenient than fresh but fresh herbs provide a bright aromatic flavor and can absolutely be used, just use 2-3 times as much.

  • Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil has the richest flavor but any olive oil, vegetable oil or canola oil can be substituted.

  • Other Tasty Additions – Finely chopped shallot, coarsely chopped white onion, or chopped bell pepper (any color) can be added to these pickled mushrooms. Delicious!


Picture of finished Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

The Best mushrooms To use for for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

There really is not any one specific kind of mushroom that has to be used for this recipe. Our favorites are white button mushrooms or Cremini (also known as Baby Bella) mushrooms. 

Smaller versions of these mushrooms are preferred because they can be left whole, but if all you can find are the larger ones, that’s not a problem – just cut them into bite sized pieces!


What can you do with pickled mushrooms?

Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms are delicious on their own, right out of the jar or bowl, which is probably the way that we enjoy them most often. They are also delicious in these ways:

  • As part of an Antipasto Platter – along with Italian meats, cheeses and olives
  • As a salad garnish
  • Served on sandwiches
  • As part of a Charcuterie Board alongside assorted meats, cheeses, and crackers
  • Serve on steaks or burgers
  • Serve as a side pickle with toothpicks for serving

Storing Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

These Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms are not the kind of pickles that are processed in a pressure cooker or a water bath canner to be shelf stable.

They are perishable and must be stored in the refrigerator. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks in any airtight container (if they last that long!)


Picture of finished Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms in a bowl with a spoon.

How to make Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

These Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms are super easy to make and way better than store bought. Infused with vinegar and then tossed with garlic, spices and a drizzle of oil, they are delicious and addicting!

Close up picture of fresh washed mushrooms for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

In a medium pot, combine the vinegar and water and bring to a boil over high heat. In the meantime, cut mushrooms into bite sized pieces. (If small, leave whole).

Picture of cleaned mushrooms over a boiling pot of liquid for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

Add the mushrooms to the boiling vinegar mixture.

Picture of mushrooms being stirred into vinegar mixture for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

Stir until the mushrooms are coated.

Picture of mushrooms submerged in boiling liquid in a pot for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the liquid from the mushrooms.

Picture of mushrooms, garlic, spices and oil in a bowl for Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

Place the mushrooms into a small bowl and add garlic, spices and olive oil.

Stir until the spices are well distributed and all the mushrooms are coated.

Store in the refrigerator in a covered container or glass jar for up to two weeks. Enjoy!

Finished picture of Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms.

Other Easy Pickling Ideas You May Like

Pineapple Cowboy Candy – Jalapenos taken to a whole new level of sweet, savory and spicy.

Old English Style Pickled Onions – a great addition to any meat & cheese tray!

Hot Italian Giardiniera – a delicious way to preserve veggies and a great little snack too!

Pickled Asparagus – Easy and delicious, Pickled asparagus makes a great addition to a cheese plate, a Bloody Mary, or even just a pickle on the side!

Pickled Jalapeno Nacho Rings – one of our family’s favorite recipes – especially delicious on nachos, chili and pizza!

Refrigerator Pickles – quick and easy alternative to throwing away cucumbers that nobody’s going to eat!

Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms

Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms are super easy to make and way better than store bought. Infused with vinegar and then tossed with garlic, spices and a drizzle of oil, they are delicious and addicting!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mushrooms cleaned
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tsp olive oil
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Instructions

  • In a medium pot, combine the vinegar and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • In the meantime, cut mushrooms into bite sized pieces. (If small, leave whole).
  • Add the mushrooms to the boiling vinegar mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the liquid from the mushrooms and place into a small bowl or glass jar. Add garlic, spices, and olive oil and stir until the spices are well distributed and all the mushrooms are coated.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy!

Nutrition *

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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