Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus
Dive into this crunchy, zesty, and refreshing Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus, capturing summer in a bottle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Asparagus (1 bunch)
- White Vinegar (1 cup)
- Water (1 cup)
- Salt (2 tablespoons, kosher or pickling salt preferred)
- Sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Garlic Cloves (2-3, smashed)
- Fresh Dill Sprigs (1-2 sprigs)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Asparagus: Wash the asparagus under cool water, snap off the woody ends, and trim them to fit snugly in your jars.
- Make the Brine: Combine the white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Add Flavor Bombs: Toss in the smashed garlic, dill, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pack the Jars: In clean, sterilized jars, pack your asparagus upright.
- Pour the Brine: Ladle the hot brine over the packed asparagus, ensuring they are submerged.
- Seal It Up: Let jars cool slightly before sealing with lids.
- Refrigerate: Place jars in the refrigerator and allow to pickle for at least 24 hours.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus to avoid mushiness in your pickles. Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize your flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled asparagus, refrigerator pickles, easy pickling