Quick & Spicy Pickled Asparagus Recipe

Name: Quick & Spicy Pickled Asparagus Recipe
Total time: 2 days 1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound thick asparagus spears, trimmed; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 0.5 teaspoon pink peppercorns; 1.75 cups distilled white vinegar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar

Skip the expensive store-bought jars and pickle your own asparagus at home! This spicy version is easy to customize – reduce or omit the red pepper flakes if you prefer less heat. Ready in just 10 minutes plus 2 days of pickling time.

Total time2 days 1 hr 20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield1 quart, 8

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Pack trimmed asparagus into a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the asparagus in the jar. Screw on the lid tightly and let it sit at room temperature until the lid seals, approximately 1 hour.
Refrigerate the jar for at least 2 days to allow the asparagus to fully pickle and develop its spicy flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 21 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 875 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g