QUICK-PICKLED SPICY ASPARAGUS

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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

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

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

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