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DILLY PICKLED ASPARAGUS

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These dilled spears are really popular with my family. My granddaughter always says, "Oh, Grammy, these are soooo good!" They're easy to prepare and turn out perfect every time. My husband loves it when I add a dried hot pepper to each jar. -Annie Merrell Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 pounds fresh asparagus
3 large garlic cloves, halved
6 teaspoons dill seed
6 teaspoons mustard seed
36 whole peppercorns
2 quarts water
2-1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canning salt

Steps:

Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 4-1/2-in. spears. Discard ends or save for another use. Place asparagus in a large container; cover with ice water. In each of six 1-pint jars, place half of a garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed and six peppercorns., In a Dutch oven, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Drain asparagus; pack in jars to within 1/2 in. of top. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DILLY ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

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A frittata is an easy breakfast or brunch entree. Unlike scrambled eggs and omelets, they don't require any stirring or flipping. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
8 large eggs
1 cup cooked chopped asparagus
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in the asparagus, 3/4 cup of cheese, dill, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet. Cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat for 8 minutes. , Removing from the heat; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 470mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

DILLY ASPARAGUS

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This makes a good cool vegetable on a hot day-it's long been in my recipe file, and we have Dilly Asparagus often. My husband and I farm ranch in central Texas. I enjoy cooking, especially when I'm trying out new recipes shared by friends or by other Country Woman subscribers. (I love CW!)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients and shake well. , Place asparagus in a shallow dish; pour marinade over asparagus. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. To serve, remove asparagus and arrange on a platter; remove pimientos and onion from marinade with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts :

DILLY PICKLED ASPARAGUS RECIPE

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These dilled spears are really popular with my family. My granddaughter always says, "Oh, Grammy, these are soooo good!" They're easy to prepare and turn out perfect every time. My husband loves it when I add a dried hot pepper to each jar. -Annie Merrell Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 pounds fresh asparagus
3 large garlic cloves, halved
6 teaspoons dill seed
6 teaspoons mustard seed
36 whole peppercorns
2 quarts water
2-1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canning salt

Steps:

Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 4-1/2-in. spears. Discard ends or save for another use. Place asparagus in a large container; cover with ice water. In each of six 1-pint jars, place half of a garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed and six peppercorns.
In a Dutch oven, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Drain asparagus; pack in jars to within 1/2 in. of top.
Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Yield: 6 pints.
Editor's Note: The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. For altitudes up to 3,000 feet, add 5 minutes; 6,000 feet, add 10 minutes; 8,000 feet, add 15 minutes; 10,000 feet, add 20 minutes.
Originally published as Dilly Pickled Asparagus in Taste of Home
April/May 2004, p31
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