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Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

Cost $7.5, save $5

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  • 10 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 1 pound thick asparagus spears, trimmed

  • Spices

    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
    • ½ teaspoon pink peppercorns (Optional)

  • Liquids

    • 1 ¾ cups distilled white vinegar
    • 💧 1 cup water

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
    • 🍭 1 teaspoon white sugar

STEPS

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

21

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 4
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Store the pickled asparagus in the fridge and use within 2 months for the best flavor.If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.This recipe can be adapted to other vegetables like green beans or carrots.