Pickled Asparagus

Asparagus season is short and sweet just like this pickled asparagus recipe! Only 10 minutes of prep time is required to make this recipe for pickled asparagus. More asparagus recipes to check out: sous vide asparagus and smoked asparagus.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Keyword Asparagus, Pickled Vegetable

Prep Time 10

Marinating 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings Jar

Calories 255kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $5

Equipment

Mason Jars

Ingredients

1 cup distilled white vinegar *Note 1
1 cup water
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp dill seeds
1½ lb asparagus, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, smashed
½ tsp red pepper flakes *Note 2
½ small onion, thinly sliced rings

Instructions

Make the Vinegar Brine:

Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, water, peppercorn and dill seeds to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Set aside.
1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black peppercorns, ½ tsp dill seeds

Prep the Asparagus:

Wash the asparagus and break off the woody ends of the spears. Trim so they fit vertically in the mason jar, leaving 1/2" on the top. I recommend a tall wide mouth mason jar (24 oz).
1½ lb asparagus, trimmed

Marinate the Asparagus:

Add the red pepper flakes, garlic cloves and onion rings to the bottom of the mason jar.
2 cloves garlic, smashed, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, ½ small onion, thinly sliced rings
Stuff as many asparagus spears into the jar as possible.
Pour the hot vinegar brine over the asparagus, ensuring the liquid completely covers the spears. Marinate for a minimum of 24 hours up to 3 days, to maximize flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Note 1: Use White Wine Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar, if desired.

Note 2: The red pepper flakes only add a hint of spice. You can omit if you prefer.

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