SWEET PICKLED ASPARAGUS

Sweet Pickled Asparagus image

"Here in Washington, we enjoy lots of fresh asparagus in the spring. This is how my grandmother used to pickle it," writes Valerie Giesbrecht of Othello.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 pounds fresh asparagus
5 tablespoons dill seed
5 teaspoons mixed pickling spices
2 quarts water
3 cups cider vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canning salt

Steps:

Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 5-3/4-in. spears (discard ends or save for another use). Pack asparagus into five 1-quart jars to within 1/2 in. of top. Place 1 tablespoon dill seed and 1 teaspoon pickling spices in each jar., In a Dutch oven, bring water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over asparagus mixture, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.