Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

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I love pickled asparagus but got tired of spending so much money on tiny little jars and decided to pickle my own. I also like it spicy but feel free to halve the crushed red pepper or omit it altogether if spice is not your thing. They take just 10 quick minutes to prepare and 2 days to pickle.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on February 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 days 1 hr
Total Time:
2 days 1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 quart
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound thick asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed

  • ½ teaspoon pink peppercorns (Optional)

  • 1 ¾ cups distilled white vinegar

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.

  2. Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off.

  3. Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.

  4. Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

21 Calories
0g Fat
4g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 875mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 138mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.