Julie's Spicy Pickled Asparagus

Name: Julie's Spicy Pickled Asparagus
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 7 , 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and hard bottoms snapped; 1 large onion, thin sliced; 14 pieces garlic; 2 teaspoons dry dill weed; 1/2 dried hot pepper, seeds removed; 3 cups cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons pickling salt; 3 cups water

Submitted by Chef #782749 Photogardener

"We like pickled asparagus in our Bloody Mary drinks and on a relish tray. This is a recipe we have used for years."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and hard bottoms snapped
1 large onion, thin sliced
14 pieces garlic
2 teaspoons dry dill weed
¹⁄₂ dried hot pepper, seeds removed
3 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons pickling salt
3 cups water

directions

Sterilize 7 pint canning jars,lids & rings. Keep warm & clean.
Wash any sand from asparagus and cut to fit jars.
Place asparagus,onion 2 pieces of garlic, 1/4 teaspoons dill and the pepper into each jar.
Into a pan place vinegar, water and salt. Place on high heat and bring to a boil for 5 minute.
Pour some of the vinegar solution into each jar. Slide a knife carefully around the filled jar to release any air bubbles. Wipe rims and jar sides clean and place lid and ring on and hand tighten. Place on a rack into a boiling water bath,making sure lids are covered with 1 inch of water,bring water to another boil and time for 20 minutes.
Carefully remove and place onto a towel to cool. Ready to eat in one month or later.