Jul 14 2026
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Smoked & Pickled Mushrooms Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time2h
Serves4

brown butter, árbol salsa

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Ingredients

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Mushrooms

Pickling Liquid

Brown Butter

Method

Prepare Mushrooms

  1. 1

    Clean and Slice the Mushrooms

    Wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cleaned and sliced mushrooms along with salt. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare Pickling Liquid

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, smashed garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Pickle the Mushrooms

  1. 5

    Combine Mushrooms and Pickling Liquid

    In a jar or container, add the sautéed mushrooms. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the mushrooms, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.

  2. 6

    Refrigerate

    Once cooled, refrigerate the jar for at least 24 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

Prepare Brown Butter

  1. 7

    Brown the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare Árbol Salsa

  1. 8

    Blend the Salsa Ingredients

    In a blender or food processor, combine the dried árbol chiles (remove seeds for less heat), peeled garlic cloves, chopped tomato, lime juice, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    To serve, arrange the pickled mushrooms on a plate. Drizzle the brown butter over the mushrooms and serve with árbol salsa on the side.

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