Soused Mushrooms

Directions

1. 1
   Place the mushrooms in a skillet and add just enough olive oil to coat them all.
2. 2
   Fry them over very low heat until they are just tender.
3. 3
   Transfer them to an oven-proof dish and pour in just enough cider vinegar to come half-way up the 'shrooms.
4. 4
   Add the bayleaf and peppercorns.
5. 5
   Cook in a slow oven (approximately 300° Fahrenheit) for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Chill the mushrooms.
7. 7
   Roll them in finely chopped parsley and serve them on cocktail sticks in Bloody Marys or with chilled tomato juice, or serve them any other way as the mood strikes.