How to Pickle Asparagus
Give your spears a sharp taste! Just a few steps separate you from Pickled Asparagus—a savory snack or a springtime side dish you can always have on hand.
Servings 4
Calories 60kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 sprigs dill
- ½ shallot finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and halved)
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Use two 11.5 oz clean and resealable jars. Trim the asparagus at the woody end so that the spears fit vertically in the jars.
- Place all the asparagus into the 2 jars and divide the dill, shallots, and garlic between the two jars.
- In a large pot boil the sugar, water, vinegar, and salt. Remove from the heat and pour it into the jars covering the asparagus. Seal the jars and store them in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1750mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg