Marinated Mushrooms II Recipe

In a large pot combine water and 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and bring to a boil. Add mushrooms and boil 2 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a saucepan combine the reserved mushroom liquid, vinegar, coriander, bay leaves, sugar, peppercorns, allspice, hot pepper, thyme and remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Boil for 5 minutes, covered.

Pack mushrooms in a heat resistant container (6 - 8 cup glass jar with a tight lid). Pour hot liquid over them and add shallots and garlic. Add enough oil to cover the mushrooms by about 1 inch. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for about a week before using, stirring or shaking occasionally.