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Pickled Asparagus II

By: JOHNNYDEEZ 
"Ok not quite dill pickles, but still good. These pickled asparagus spears are not spicy and have a flavor all their own. I use them in Bloody Marys at my restaurant."

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 quart
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 whole black peppercorns

Directions

  1. Trim the bottoms off of the asparagus, and pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
  2. Combine the water, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, jalapeno, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, salt and whole peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and boil hard for 1 minute.
  3. Pour the hot liquid over the asparagus in the jar, filling to cover the tips of the asparagus. Cover, and cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 37 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2004 by Larry J   view full review
This is a good recipe, spicy, but not too hot. It took 2# asparagus to make 1 qt.Didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2004 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good -different from the usual pickled vegetables I've made. Use the smallest diameter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by Amy C   view full review
I boiled the asparagus for a minute before putting it in the jar. I wanted the asparagus to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Asparagus is my hubby's favorite vegie so I gave this a shot. I'm happy to say that he headed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by GNFSHN4   view full review
VERY GOOD
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
I had some pretty thick asaragus so I blanched it for two and a half minutes then plunged in...

 

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