Brine Fermented Mushrooms

Step 1

Put the jar or vessel you'll ferment the mushrooms in on a scale, weighing in grams, then tare it to zero.

Step 2

Add the mushrooms and enough water to cover them completely, then make a note of the total grams.

Step 3

Multiply the total grams by anywhere from .02-.05 to get the needed amount of salt, then add that much salt to the jar, mix well to dissolve, weigh the mushrooms down, (pictured was a bag filled with the same % of salt brine) seal the jar, and leave out at room temperature, burping every few days to release carbon dioxide, or so until you're pleased with the flavor. Know that if any mushrooms poke out above the brine, even a little, they can quickly discolor, soften, and mold.

Step 4

After fermentation, (5-10 days or so, I like to refrigerate mine after about store the mushrooms in their brine in the fridge, making sure they're still completely covered with brine. The mushrooms will last as long as they're covered with brine, and will continue to ferment slowly.