Pickled Asparagus
Fermented & Pickled
What You’ll Need:
🥬 1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed to fit your jar)
🫙 1 cup apple cider vinegar
💦 1 cup water
🍁 1 tbsp maple syrup
🧂 2 tsp salt
🧄 2-4 garlic cloves, smashed
🧂 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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How You’ll Make It
- Prepare the Asparagus: Wash asparagus and snap off woody ends. Trim spears to fit vertically in a quart-size jar.
- Pack the Jar: Place garlic, peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes at the bottom of a clean quart jar. Tightly pack the asparagus upright.
- Make the Brine: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until salt dissolves (about 2–3 minutes).
- Pour the Brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the asparagus, covering completely but leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top.
- Seal & Chill: Let cool slightly, then seal with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. Flavor deepens over 2–3 days.
Storage
Refrigerated, these asparagus pickles stay crisp and flavorful for up to 3 weeks.
Notes, Tips, Storage, & Swaps
Pickled Asparagus
Ingredients:
🥬 1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed to fit your jar)
🫙 1 cup apple cider vinegar
💦 1 cup water
🍁 1 tbsp maple syrup
🧂 2 tsp salt
🧄 2-4 garlic cloves, smashed
🧂 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
Features:
Instructions:
- Prepare the Asparagus: Wash asparagus and snap off woody ends. Trim spears to fit vertically in a quart-size jar.
- Pack the Jar: Place garlic, peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes at the bottom of a clean quart jar. Tightly pack the asparagus upright.
- Make the Brine: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until salt dissolves (about 2–3 minutes).
- Pour the Brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the asparagus, covering completely but leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top.
- Seal & Chill: Let cool slightly, then seal with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. Flavor deepens over 2–3 days.
Storage
Refrigerated, these asparagus pickles stay crisp and flavorful for up to 3 weeks.
