PICKLED ASPARAGUS
A special springtime treat that's great for snacking. Include these delicious spears on your appetizer trays and cheese boards. They're also pretty awesome in a Bloody Mary!
Provided by A Farmgirl's Dabbles
Categories Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- prepare for water bath canning: I use one of those big black-and-white-speckled enamelware canning pots with the removable wire rack that holds the jars. This recipe uses quart jars, which are tall, so you need a tall pot that allows the water to cover the tops. A tall stock pot would work, too. But if you don't have a removable rack to lift the hot jars out of the boiling water, a jar lifter utensil would be extremely helpful. Wash four quart jars, then set them in your pot, using the removable wire rack if you have one. Fill pot with enough water to cover the jars with one inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. My large pot took about 25 minutes to boil, so get this started right away. Covering the pot with the lid will speed up the process, too. Put your lids in a small pan with enough water to cover them. Bring to a slow simmer and keep hot until you fill the jars with asparagus. Fill a medium size stock pot or large pot about half full with water. Bring to boiling.
- blanch the asparagus: While water is heating up, trim the asparagus to 6" lengths. (You'll end up with a pile of asparagus "scraps". Don't throw them away! I roast or grill them with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and enjoy them with other meals.) Once the water is boiling, add the asparagus. Bring back to a boil and then immediately drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
- prepare pickling brine: In a medium pan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- prepare spices: Using the removable wire rack (I maneuver it up out of the hot water using 2 wooden spoons) or a jar lifter, remove the jars from the canning pot, carefully pouring the water from each one back into the pot, and place them upright on a folded towel. Place two teaspoons each of crushed red pepper flakes and dill seed into each hot jar, followed by two sliced garlic cloves for each jar. All of this can be pre-measured while waiting for the water to boil.
- fill the jars: Divide the blanched asparagus between the jars. I found it helps to switch the position of the jar back and forth, from upright to on its side, to pack in the asparagus. Go ahead and pack them as tight as easily manageable. Ladle the hot vinegar mixture into the jars, leaving 1/2" headspace at the top. Use a damp paper towel to wipe the rims of the jars clean, then put a hot flat lid and a ring on each jar, adjusting the ring so that it's just finger-tight.
- process the filled jars: Return the filled jars to the canning pot, making sure the water covers the jars by at least 1". Bring to a boil. I put the lid on the pot to speed up the boiling. Then remove lid and boil for 10 minutes to process. Remove the jars to a folded towel and do not disturb for 12 hours. After one hour, check that the lids have sealed by pressing down on the center of each one. If the lid is dimpled and can be pushed down, it hasn't sealed, and the jar should be refrigerated immediately. Label the sealed jars and store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1529 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
Use the freshest asparagus for best color. These make great appetizers or garnishes. They look so pretty all 'canned up'!
Provided by Behr
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the cut end of the asparagus spears, and cut them into 3 inch lengths. Place them in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt, and cover with water. Let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
- Sterilize two pint size wide mouth jars in simmering water for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, mustard seed, dill seed and onion rings. Bring to a boil, and boil for one minute.
- Pack the asparagus spears, tips up, in the hot jars leaving 1/2 of space from the rim. Tuck one dill sprig into each jar, and 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. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool 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 : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2156.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
SPICY PICKLED ASPARAGUS
This recipe makes a kicky pickled spear. If you prefer something with a little less spice, you can leave out the cayenne.
Provided by Aimee
Categories Preserves
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a boiling water bath canner and two 24-ounce jars (you can also substitute four 12-ounce jelly jars). Place lids in a small pan of water and bring to a bare simmer.
- Combine apple cider vinegar, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Fill a pan with several inches of water and bring to a boil.
- While the blanching pot heats, wash asparagus and trim to fit in your jars.
- When water is boiling, blanch asparagus for 60 seconds. When time is up, transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Remove jars from the canning pot and drain. Divide garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper evenly between jars. Pack asparagus spears into jars.
- Pour pickling liquid over the asparagus, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Tap jars gently to remove any air bubbles. Add more liquid to return headspace to 1/2 inch, if necessary.
- Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.
- When time is up, remove jars from canner and let them cool on a folded kitchen towel.
- Let them cure for at least a week before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 33 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
Preserving food cannot be considered new and trendy, no matter how vigorously it's rubbed with organic rosemary sprigs. But the recent revival of attention to it fits neatly into the modern renaissance of handcrafted food, heirloom agriculture, and using food in its season. Like baking bread or making a slow-cooked tomato sauce, preserving offers primal satisfactions and practical results.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 3 or 4 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut bottoms off asparagus to make them fit upright in a pint jar. Asparagus tips should be at least 1/2 inch below lid. (Reserve bottoms for another use.)
- Pour about 2 inches water into a skillet large enough to hold asparagus lying down; bring to a boil. In batches, blanch asparagus: place in skillet, bring water back to a boil, and then immediately remove and run under very cold water or dunk in ice water. Set aside to drain.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan with 2 1/4 cups vinegar and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally and cook just until salt dissolves; turn off heat.
- Prepare 4 clean, hot pint jars and bands, and new lids. (Dip in boiling water, or run through dishwasher.) When jars are dry but still hot, pack asparagus into them, wedging spears in tightly. There should be enough for 3 or 4 full jars: do not half-fill jars.
- Pour in vinegar solution, just to barely cover tips of asparagus. Make sure to leave 1/2 inch air space above vinegar solution. Distribute garlic slivers and spices evenly among jars. Wipe rims with a clean paper towel dipped in hot water, place lids on top and screw on bands. (Not too tight, just firmly closed.)
- Prepare a boiling-water bath in a deep pot with a rack. Place jars on rack and pour water over them, making sure water covers jars by 2 to 3 inches. Bring water back to a rolling boil over high heat, start a timer for 10 minutes, then reduce heat and gently boil. When timer goes off, turn off heat and wait 5 minutes before removing jars with jar lifter or tongs. Let cool on counter, untouched, 4 to 6 hours. After 12 to 24 hours, check seals: lift each jar up by the lid, and press the lid to make sure the center is sucked down tightly.
- Store in a cool, dark, dry place (not refrigerator) for 4 weeks before using, or up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening. To serve, drain off pickling liquid and arrange asparagus on plates. Add hard-boiled egg, drizzle with oil and shower with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1634 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P2DT1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.
- 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.
- Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.
- Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 874.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PICKLED SHALLOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the shallot and mustard seeds in a small bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the vinegar mixture over the shallot mixture and stir. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Spread the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss until coated. Broil until crisp-tender and lightly browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus to a platter. Discard the thyme sprigs from the shallot mixture and spoon over the asparagus. Serve with the prosciutto.
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Pickled Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the water, vinegar, and salt to a boil for 15 minutes.
- Remove all the cloves from the pickling spice (or as much as you can).
- Wrap the remaining spice in a cheese cloth or tea holder and hang in the vinegar mixture.
- Break off the ends of the asparagus and blanch for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, then plunge into ice water.
- Place 1 garlic clove and 1 pepper into each quart jar. Pack the asparagus into the jars standing on end, then pour the vinegar mixture into the jars making sure its very hot at the time to ensure a good seal on the jars.
- Wipe rims, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
- Process in a boiling water bath for ten minutes.
- Store in pantry for 2-1/2 to 3 months before use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 8762.8, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 17.5, Sugar 18.2, Protein 18.6
PICKLED ASPARAGUS II
Ok not quite dill pickles, but still good. These pickled asparagus spears are not spicy and have a flavor all their own. I use them in Bloody Marys at my restaurant.
Provided by JOHNNYDEEZ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the bottoms off of the asparagus, and pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
- Combine the water, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, jalapeno, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, salt and whole peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and boil hard for 1 minute.
- Pour the hot liquid over the asparagus in the jar, filling to cover the tips of the asparagus. Cover, and cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 564.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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