Perfect Pickled Asparagus

This pickled asparagus recipe yields spears that aren’t overly spicy, but boast a uniquely simple yet deep, full-flavored deliciousness all their own.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 37 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Trim asparagus bottoms; pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.

Step 2

Bring water, vinegar, sugar, jalapeño, thyme, garlic, Old Bay, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour enough hot liquid over asparagus in the jar to completely immerse. Cover; cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.