Mushroom Relish

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 4 pounds mushrooms* coarsely chopped
• 2 green bell peppers seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 cup wine vinegar
• 1 cup sugar

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

* 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.