These easy marinated mushrooms are bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and garlic. With just 15 minutes of prep, they’re a simple yet impressive addition to your next antipasto platter!
This marinated mushrooms recipe is going to be your new favorite go-to for when a vinegary craving strikes. For those of you out there that love mushrooms, don’t be surprised if you eat them straight from the jar!
Unlike pickling, marinating mushrooms doesn’t require any sterilization or stress. All you do is boil the mushrooms, make the marinade, and combine the two in a canning jar overnight. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have super flavorful mushrooms to have as a snack, side dish, or unique addition to a charcuterie board.
Let’s get to it!
How to Make Marinated Mushrooms
Making marinated mushrooms only requires a few simple ingredients and a couple of easy steps. Below, find a quick hitter overview of the recipe before you dive in.
- Boil the Mushrooms: In a large pot, combine water with vinegar, salt, and mushrooms. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Drain the mushrooms using a colander.
- Make the Marinade: Cut the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. In a saucepan, bring water, salt, sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorns to a boil. Add the vinegar, bell pepper, and onion once the sugar and salt have completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Jars: Place garlic at the bottom of the canning jars, followed by mushrooms and dill. Fill the jars with marinade until the mushrooms are completely covered.
- Marinate Overnight: Seal the jars and let the mushrooms marinate overnight. Serve and enjoy!
Hot Tip: If you don’t have distilled white vinegar on hand, you can use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar. Just keep in mind that either will make the marinade a bit sweeter.
Tips for the Best Marinated Mushrooms
Find a collection of tips and tricks to help you make the best marinated mushrooms below.
- Use fresh herbs versus dried herbs. Fresh herbs pack so much more flavor than dried and will elevate the flavor of your marinated mushrooms.
- Feel free to mix up the marinade seasoning. If you like it spicy, add some red pepper flakes. If you are a huge garlic fan, add a couple more cloves. Make these mushrooms your own!
- Store marinated mushrooms in a sealable canning jar. To keep your mushrooms fresher longer, store them in a sealable canning jar. This will also prevent them from soaking up any smells hanging out in your refrigerator.
Serving Marinated Mushrooms
Serve marinated mushrooms alongside cured meats, cheeses, and crackers on an antipasto or charcuterie board. They pair especially well with tangy, soft cheeses. Herbed goat cheese immediately comes to mind. Marinated mushrooms are also an awesome topper for grilled ribeyes steaks (don’t forget to sprinkle on some blue cheese too!). And don’t forget – you can always eat them straight out of the jar for a healthy, low-calorie snack!
Storing Marinated Mushrooms
The best way to store marinated mushrooms is to keep them refrigerated in a glass jar. These mushrooms can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. Note: Marinated mushrooms do not freeze well. Only make what you can eat within a couple of weeks.
FAQ
What do you use marinated mushrooms for?
You can use marinated mushrooms as a quick snack or a fun addition to an antipasto platter or charcuterie board. You can also serve them as a healthy side dish to any protein or grain.
Are marinated mushrooms healthy?
Marinated mushrooms are very healthy! Not only are they a low-calorie way to add flavor to your favorite salads and dishes, but they are also packed with vitamins and nutrients.
How long do marinated mushrooms last?
Marinated mushrooms last up to two weeks when properly stored in a sealable canning jar in the refrigerator.
Do I need to refrigerate marinated mushrooms?
Yes, you need to refrigerate marinated mushrooms.
How long do pickled mushrooms last compared to marinated mushrooms?
Pickled mushrooms can last up to a year when canned properly and stored in a cool place. Marinated mushrooms, on the other hand, only keep up to two weeks when stored in a sealed canning jar in the refrigerator.
Other Yummy Mushroom Recipes
- Pickled Mushrooms – Simple pickled mushrooms
- Sautéed Mushroom Appetizer – Cheesy, garlicky appetizer mushrooms
- Mushroom Risotto– Perfect for a hearty, meatless entree.
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms – Creamy seafood stuffed mushrooms
- Chanterelle Mushrooms Recipe – Fancy sautéed chanterelles
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mushrooms
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
Ingredients for Mushroom Marinate
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper corns
- 6 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/2 bunch dill or other herbs
Instructions
- In a large pot filled with water, add 1/4 cup of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and the mushrooms. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Drain the mushrooms and set the aside.
- Gather the marinade ingredients. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small cubes. Mince the garlic.
- In a saucepan, prepare the marinade by adding the water, salt, sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Once the sugar and salt has dissolved, add the vinegar, bell pepper, and onion. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place diced garlic at the bottom of sealable canning jars. Fill the jars with cooked mushrooms and fresh dill. Pour the marinade in until the mushrooms are completely submerged.
- Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator overnight to let the mushrooms marinate. Serve cold as an appetizer or side dish.
DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe almost exactly, except that I added a bit of chopped parsley and bit of red pepper flakes only because I like the taste and appearance of both. Also, I was out of red bell pepper, so that ingredient was sadly omitted, but plan to use it next time this dish is prepared. I must say in all honesty that this is the absolute best recipe I have found for homemade marinated mushrooms! The marinade is absolutely delectable. Pre-made bottled marinated mushrooms are almost impossible to find at the store nowadays. The deli near me sometimes has them fresh, but for a very steep price. I plan on printing this recipe and keeping it in a very safe place, not to mention bookmarking the page on my computer. I've gone through a lot of recipes for marinated mushrooms, and have not been completely satisfied with the results until now. So happy and grateful that I finally found one on this wonderful website. Thank YOU!
Hi Susan- Thank you SO much for such a kind comment! It made my night to read such a sweet review. I'm thrilled that you finally found a mushroom recipe that you love. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I didn’t boil them but placed them directly into a marinade of Italian dressing mix with added fresh herbs. Took a couple days in the frig to soften but WOW so good
Thanks for sharing, Letitia!
These were so easy to make and SO flavorful! I loved them on top of my salad.
I'm so glad you love them, thank you for your feedback!
Delicious! Topped a salad with these and I loved it! And then I threw them in some pasta with some feta and I loved that! And you're so right...it's perfect with steak! <3 <3 <3
Hi Betsy, I love all of the great uses you found for the mushrooms! Great idea throwing them in with pasta!
So I made these for my husband because he LOVES mushrooms and after he ate the first one, he looked at me like he fell in love all over again. Haha!! He loves them. Thank you!
The way to charm their heart is to feed them well 😊 I love it! I'm so glad you enjoyed this mushroom recipe!
How long will these keep? If I make them a couple days in advance?
Best way to store marinated mushrooms is to keep them refrigerated in a glass jar. These mushrooms can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. Marinated mushrooms do not freeze well.
How long will these stay?
Hey Julie, please reference "How to store marinated mushrooms", it will be useful. Thank you!
can i substitute pink salt for marinade for plain table salt without iodine?
Yes, just use 1/2 of the portion. Some salt is stronger than other.