These pickled asparagus spears make great appetizers or garnishes. They look so pretty! Use the freshest asparagus for the best color.
Ingredients
- 30 asparagus spears
- 1/3 cup coarse salt
- 2 quarts cold water
- 1 2/3 cups distilled white vinegar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 white onion, sliced into rings
- 1 ½ teaspoons dill seed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Directions
Step 1
Trim the cut end of asparagus spears; slice them into 3-inch lengths. Place in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt. Pour in water to cover asparagus; let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
Step 2
Sterilize two pint-sized wide mouth jars in simmering water for 5 minutes.
Step 3
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, onion, dill seed, 1 teaspoon salt, and mustard seed. Bring to a boil and simmer for one minute.
Step 4
Pack asparagus spears, tips up, in the hot jars leaving 1/2 inch of space from the rim. Tuck one dill sprig into each jar; sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pour hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth and seal with lids.
Step 5
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Cool jars to room temperature. Check seals when cool by pressing the center of the lid. It should not move. Label and date; store in a cool dark place. If any jars have not sealed properly, refrigerate and eat within two weeks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
Calories 41 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Sodium2157mg | 94% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
Calcium12mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium33mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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