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Quick Refrigerator Spicy Asparagus Spears
5 from 12 votes

Quick Refrigerator Spicy Asparagus Spears

Quick Refrigerator Spicy Asparagus Spears offer a tangy, crunchy pickled vegetable side or snack made by tightly packing fresh asparagus with garlic, dill, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in a vinegar brine. This refrigerator pickle relies on a simple hot brine solution and a few days of refrigeration to develop a balanced combination of heat and acidity.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 d
Total Time
2 d 10 mins
Servings: 2 Quarts
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 asparagus ends trimmed and measured to fit the jars, bundled
  • 4 cloves garlic cut into thirds
  • 2 dill very large handfuls, fresh
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns whole
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes to taste, crushed
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Wash two large quart-sized mason jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse, and dry well.
  2. Cut the woody ends off the asparagus spears, making sure they aren’t taller than the jar.
  3. Place two cloves of garlic, a large handful of fresh dill, half a tablespoon (1½ teaspoons) of coriander seeds, whole peppercorns, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes into each jar.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar, kosher salt, and white vinegar. Whisk vigorously until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  5. Add the water to the mixture. Set aside.
  6. In the two clean mason jars, tightly pack the asparagus spears evenly into each jar.
  7. Pour the brine mixture over the asparagus spears.
  8. Tap the jars on the counter to release any air bubbles and top off the jars with extra water if any asparagus spears are exposed.
  9. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the rings until they are tight.
  10. Leave the jars in the fridge for 2 days before tasting. Enjoy!