Mushroom Relish

Recipe Ingredients

4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Mushrooms* - coarsely chopped
2		Green bell peppers - seeded, and
		Coarsely chopped
1		Red bell pepper - seeded, and
		Coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons	30ml	Salt
4		Whole cloves
1 teaspoon	5ml	Peppercorns
1 teaspoon	5ml	Whole allspice berries
2 teaspoons	10ml	Mustard seeds
1 cup	237ml	Wine vinegar
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Sugar

Recipe Instructions

* Alternate Mushrooms: Blewit, Common Store Mushroom, Puffballs

In a large mixing bowl,combine the mushrooms, green peppers, and red peppers. Add the salt and mix well. Weigh down with a plate that fits inside the bowl. Place a heavy object on top, such as a stone. Let it stand overnight.

Place the spices in a cheesecloth bag. Tie securely with cotton string.

Combine the vinegar, sugar, and spice bag in a large heavy pot and bring to a boil. Squeeze the liquid out of the mushroom mixture with your hands and place the mushrooms in the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, pack mushrooms firmly in hot sterilized pint jars. Remove excess liquid and seal. Process 20 minutes in a canner.

This recipe yields 3 pints.

Source:
Wild About Mushrooms by Louise Freedman

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