3 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 (8-ounce) packages firm button mushrooms, trimmed
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
In large saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, and salt and bring to a boil. Add mushrooms; bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until tender. Drain mushrooms, reserving 3/4 cup of the liquid.
In same saucepan, combine reserved mushroom liquid, sugar, and vinegar. Tie the bay leaves, coriander, peppercorns, and celery seeds in a small square of cheesecloth and add to the saucepan. Add seasoned salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Add red onion and mushrooms to saucepan and remove from heat. Let stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Then remove and discard cheesecloth bundle. Place mushrooms and liquid in a 4-6 cup heatproof container. Add olive oil and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 3 days before using, shaking the container occasionally. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days longer.
Let mushrooms stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.