JULIE'S SPICY PICKLED ASPARAGUS

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We like pickled asparagus in our Bloody Mary drinks and on a relish tray. This is a recipe we have used for years.

Provided by wjorma

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 7 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and hard bottoms snapped
1 large onion, thin sliced
14 pieces garlic
2 teaspoons dry dill weed
1/2 dried hot pepper, seeds removed
3 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons pickling salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Sterilize 7 pint canning jars,lids & rings. Keep warm & clean.
  • Wash any sand from asparagus and cut to fit jars.
  • Place asparagus,onion 2 pieces of garlic, 1/4 teaspoons dill and the pepper into each jar.
  • Into a pan place vinegar, water and salt. Place on high heat and bring to a boil for 5 minute.
  • Pour some of the vinegar solution into each jar. Slide a knife carefully around the filled jar to release any air bubbles. Wipe rims and jar sides clean and place lid and ring on and hand tighten. Place on a rack into a boiling water bath,making sure lids are covered with 1 inch of water,bring water to another boil and time for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove and place onto a towel to cool. Ready to eat in one month or later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5255.7, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 8.6

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