Spicy Pickled Asparagus

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Spicy Pickled Asparagus

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Recipe Data

8
Servings
20min
Prep
3hr20min
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Description

Pickles aren’t limited to cucumbers! Enjoy spicy pickled asparagus with this simple recipe.

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Ingredients
Serves 8
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1 lbs. asparagus spears, trimmed
1 c. water
1 c. Hy-Vee white distilled vinegar
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee granulated sugar
2 tsp. pickling salt
1 tbsp. whole pink peppercorns
4 fresh bay leaves
6 small dried whole red chilies

Things To Grab

  • Quart jar with lid
  • Small saucepan

Directions

  1. Fill a quart jar with asparagus spears; set aside.

  2. Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Add pink peppercorns, fresh bay leaves, and dried red chilies. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar.

  3. Pour hot brine over asparagus. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
    Nutrition cannot be accurately calculated for brined foods.
    Hy-Vee Test Kitchen