Pickled asparagus is a classic side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. With its tangy, savory flavor, it's the perfect complement to grilled meats, fish, or poultry. And while it may seem like a daunting task, making pickled asparagus at home is actually quite simple. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious jar of pickled asparagus that will keep in your refrigerator for weeks.
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PICKLED ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Pickled Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the water, vinegar, and salt to a boil for 15 minutes.
- Remove all the cloves from the pickling spice (or as much as you can).
- Wrap the remaining spice in a cheese cloth or tea holder and hang in the vinegar mixture.
- Break off the ends of the asparagus and blanch for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, then plunge into ice water.
- Place 1 garlic clove and 1 pepper into each quart jar. Pack the asparagus into the jars standing on end, then pour the vinegar mixture into the jars making sure its very hot at the time to ensure a good seal on the jars.
- Wipe rims, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
- Process in a boiling water bath for ten minutes.
- Store in pantry for 2-1/2 to 3 months before use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 8762.8, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 17.5, Sugar 18.2, Protein 18.6
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
Use the freshest asparagus for best color. These make great appetizers or garnishes. They look so pretty all 'canned up'!
Provided by Behr
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the cut end of the asparagus spears, and cut them into 3 inch lengths. Place them in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt, and cover with water. Let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
- Sterilize two pint size wide mouth jars in simmering water for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, mustard seed, dill seed and onion rings. Bring to a boil, and boil for one minute.
- Pack the asparagus spears, tips up, in the hot jars leaving 1/2 of space from the rim. Tuck one dill sprig into each jar, and sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pour hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth, and seal with lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature. Check seals when cool by pressing the center of the lid. It should not move. Label and date; store in a cool dark place. If any jars have not sealed properly, refrigerate and eat within two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2156.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
PICKLED ASPARAGUS II
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.
Provided by JOHNNYDEEZ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the bottoms off of the asparagus, and pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 564.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
In this unique asparagus recipe, we swap out the cucumbers typically used for pickling and opt for asparagus spears instead, which remain tender-crisp even after soaking up the sweet-tangy pickling liquid. Serve these pickled asparagus spears as part of an appetizer spread, chop them up to use as a salad topper or munch on them as a zingy, refreshing snack.
Provided by Sarah Epperson Loveless
Categories Healthy Vegetarian Asparagus Recipes
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus spears tips-down in a 1-quart lidded jar. Add garlic, peppercorns, dill and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Carefully pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus mixture in the jar; screw the lid on tightly. Immediately place in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 300.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
These tangy spears make a great addition to a relish tray. Field editor Marie Hattrup of Sparks, Nevada, shares her easy recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a stockpot, bring 6 qts. of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in batches, uncovered, for 2-1/2 minutes. Remove and rinse in cold water., In a Dutch oven, combine the vinegar, salt, pickling spices, garlic and remaining water; bring to a boil. Pack asparagus in quart jars to within 1/2 in. of top. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot quart jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PICKLED SHALLOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the shallot and mustard seeds in a small bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the vinegar mixture over the shallot mixture and stir. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Spread the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss until coated. Broil until crisp-tender and lightly browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus to a platter. Discard the thyme sprigs from the shallot mixture and spoon over the asparagus. Serve with the prosciutto.
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
No complicated canning involved here. Simply immerse blanched asparagus in a jar of leftover pickle juice. We used the juice from Claussen Kosher Dill Spears. Recipe by Liz Shenk," Relish America's Harvest, "Awash in Asparagus,"
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 1 lb
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Drop in asparagus and cook 2 minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cut spears to the height of the pickle jar.
- Place in juice.
- Cover with lid.
- Refrigerate at least 1 day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 63.6, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 10.9
PICKLED ASPARAGUS
Preserving food cannot be considered new and trendy, no matter how vigorously it's rubbed with organic rosemary sprigs. But the recent revival of attention to it fits neatly into the modern renaissance of handcrafted food, heirloom agriculture, and using food in its season. Like baking bread or making a slow-cooked tomato sauce, preserving offers primal satisfactions and practical results.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 3 or 4 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut bottoms off asparagus to make them fit upright in a pint jar. Asparagus tips should be at least 1/2 inch below lid. (Reserve bottoms for another use.)
- Pour about 2 inches water into a skillet large enough to hold asparagus lying down; bring to a boil. In batches, blanch asparagus: place in skillet, bring water back to a boil, and then immediately remove and run under very cold water or dunk in ice water. Set aside to drain.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan with 2 1/4 cups vinegar and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally and cook just until salt dissolves; turn off heat.
- Prepare 4 clean, hot pint jars and bands, and new lids. (Dip in boiling water, or run through dishwasher.) When jars are dry but still hot, pack asparagus into them, wedging spears in tightly. There should be enough for 3 or 4 full jars: do not half-fill jars.
- Pour in vinegar solution, just to barely cover tips of asparagus. Make sure to leave 1/2 inch air space above vinegar solution. Distribute garlic slivers and spices evenly among jars. Wipe rims with a clean paper towel dipped in hot water, place lids on top and screw on bands. (Not too tight, just firmly closed.)
- Prepare a boiling-water bath in a deep pot with a rack. Place jars on rack and pour water over them, making sure water covers jars by 2 to 3 inches. Bring water back to a rolling boil over high heat, start a timer for 10 minutes, then reduce heat and gently boil. When timer goes off, turn off heat and wait 5 minutes before removing jars with jar lifter or tongs. Let cool on counter, untouched, 4 to 6 hours. After 12 to 24 hours, check seals: lift each jar up by the lid, and press the lid to make sure the center is sucked down tightly.
- Store in a cool, dark, dry place (not refrigerator) for 4 weeks before using, or up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening. To serve, drain off pickling liquid and arrange asparagus on plates. Add hard-boiled egg, drizzle with oil and shower with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1634 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for pickling. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Wash the asparagus spears thoroughly and trim off the tough ends.
- Use a variety of pickling spices to flavor the asparagus. Common spices include garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
- Bring the vinegar, water, sugar, and spices to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pack the asparagus spears into clean glass jars. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the asparagus, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
- Seal the jars tightly and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Allow the jars to cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
Conclusion:
Pickled asparagus is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It can be served as a side dish, added to salads, or used as a garnish. Pickled asparagus also makes a great gift for friends and family. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own pickled asparagus at home.
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