Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

I love pickled asparagus but got tired of spending so much money on tiny little jars and decided to pickle my own. I also like it spicy but feel free to halve the crushed red pepper or omit it altogether if spice is not your thing.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
1 quart
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thick asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • ½ teaspoon pink peppercorns (Optional)
  • 1 ¾ cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.

Step 2
Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off.

Step 3
Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.

Step 4
Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

21
Calories
0g
Fat
4g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g 0%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium875mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate4g 1%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium138mg 3%

*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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