Wonderful Pickled Asparagus

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is a wonderful pickled asparagus recipe. When this veggie is at a good price, I always make lots of it, and store away for the winter...great along side with just about any dish. Note cooking time is boiling time for the jars.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 litres

• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced
• 4 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1 red bell pepper , seeded,and cut into thin strips
• 5 cups white wine vinegar
• 2 cups water (distilled bottled if possible)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons pickling spices
• 2 teaspoons pickling salt or 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions:

1. Place several slices of onion in the bottom of two 1-quart jars.
2. Trim the asparagus to fit in the jars; pack them in with the cut-end facing down.
3. Place the pepper strips in between asparagus.
4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, and boil over moderate heat for 10 minutes.
5. Pour into the jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
6. Seal the jars according to the manufacturer's directions; process for 20 minutes in boiling water bath.

Reviews

[Lynn 2574]

I made this recipe for my first attempt at pickling asparagus, and brought the jars to a family reunion. It was a hit! Everyone loved and and wanted the recipe! I used a pickling spice that I put together following a recipe on this site.

[Foxy in Vancouver,]

Awwwwsome. I have done pickled asparagus before and it was good. This is awsome. Thanks Kitten