3 cup water
2 tablespoon salt
2 lb mushrooms, small, button
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1 1/4 cup vinegar, white
10 each peppercorns, black
2 each bay leaves
MARINADE: Simmer vinegar, peppercorns and bay leaves in a small covered saucepan 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a large saucepan, combine water and salt; bring to a boil. Add mushrooms. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat 10 minutes. Strain mushrooms; discard cooking liquid. Let cool. Arrange equal amounts of mushrooms in pint canning jars. Pour boiling marinade over mushrooms to cover. Place lids on jars; seal tightly. Let cool to room temperature; refrigerate. Serve chilled.
