Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated Mushrooms

Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 3 jars

Ingredients
1 3/4 lbs tiny mixed mushrooms
1/2 quart water
1/8 cup bottled lemon juice
3/8 cup olive oil or 3/8 cup salad oil
5/8 cup white vinegar
1/4 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 tablespoon canning salt
1/8 cup onion, finely chopped
1 ounce pimientos, drained and chopped
3 -3 3/4 garlic cloves, whole, peeled
6 1/4 black peppercorns

Directions
Wash mushrooms and cut stems even with caps.
Bring water and lemon juice to boil, add mushrooms and boil 5 minutes; drain.
Mix oil, vinegar, oregano, basil and salt. Stir in onions and pimiento, and bring to boil.
In hot, sterilized 1/2-pint jars, Put 1 clove garlic, 2 peppercorns, and pack with mushrooms.
Add stirred, well-mixed oil-vinegar solution, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
Wipe rims, cover with sterilized lids and rings.
Process in boiling water bath 20 minutes.
Let sealed jars sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
Allow 6 weeks for full flavor to develop.