Pickled White Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb white mushrooms
• Salt and water for washing
• White wine vinegar
• Spices of choice (e.g., mace)
• Alum (optional, for firmness)

Method

1. 1 Wash mushrooms clean using a flannel and salt water.
2. 2 Boil mushrooms in salted water for one minute.
3. 3 Remove mushrooms and dry them between two flannels until cool.
4. 4 Prepare a brine by boiling white wine vinegar with spices and alum, then let it cool completely.
5. 5 Pack mushrooms into a jar and cover with the cooled vinegar mixture. Seal tightly.