The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3937 — Pickled Porcini Mushrooms, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3937 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil vinegar with salt, bay leaf and allspice.
Add porcini already cooked in water and bring to a boil two more times.
After cooling, arrange in glass jars and cover with a layer of melted butter, which the author believed prevented spoilage.
Historical editorial note: Oil or fat layers over mushrooms can create conditions for botulism. This historic method must not be used for shelf-stable preservation.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3937. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.