Zesty Pickled Mushrooms

Clean morel mushrooms.* In a large saucepan, cook morel or other mushrooms in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes; drain.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, black peppercorns, bay leaf, sugar, and salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove the bay leaf and peppercorns from the liquid mixture. Add the mustard seed.

Put mushrooms in a glass bowl. Pour liquid over all. Cover with clear plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.