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Spicy Pickled Asparagus

This recipe makes a kicky pickled spear. If you prefer something with a little less spice, you can leave out the cayenne.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 24 oz jars
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Condiments

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds asparagus trimmed to fit your jars
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups filtered water
  • 2 Tablespoons pickling salt
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a boiling water bath canner and two 24-ounce jars (you can also substitute four 12-ounce jelly jars). Place lids in a small pan of water and bring to a bare simmer.
  2. Combine apple cider vinegar, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Fill a pan with several inches of water and bring to a boil.
  4. While the blanching pot heats, wash asparagus and trim to fit in your jars.
  5. When water is boiling, blanch asparagus for 60 seconds. When time is up, transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse with cold water.
  6. Remove jars from the canning pot and drain. Divide garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper evenly between jars. Pack asparagus spears into jars.
  7. Pour pickling liquid over the asparagus, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Tap jars gently to remove any air bubbles. Add more liquid to return headspace to 1/2 inch, if necessary.
  8. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  9. When time is up, remove jars from canner and let them cool on a folded kitchen towel.
  10. Let them cure for at least a week before eating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 1529mg (44%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 5350IU (107%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 192mg (19%) Iron 15mg (83%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 224 oz jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 15g 30%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 1529mg 33%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 5350IU 107%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 192mg 19%
Iron 15mg 83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.