Washington Pickled Asparagus
These are really best made one or two jars at a time...unprocessed and kept in the fridge. Really great...try them in Bloody Marys too.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Washington Pickled Asparagus
Recipe By : Pat Leslie Home Extension Service
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Canning And Pickles
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 C asparagus -- pieces or spears
1/2 C boiling water
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 Tsp salt
1/8 Tsp pepper
1/2 C white vinegar
1 Clove garlic
1/8 Tsp dried dill -- if desired
Combine boiling water, sugar, salt, and pepper, stir to dissolve. Add vinegar. Chill.
Wash asparagus, remove bottom scales. Break at tender part of stalk, cut into 1 1/2" lengths if desired. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes (3 minutes for stalks). Immerse in ice water and cool thoroughly. Pack into sterilized pint jars; add garlic clove and dill. Cover with cold pickling solution. Refrigerate and use within two days. Keep refrigerated. Or you can cover with hot picklng solution to within 1" of top and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes for pints. This recipe makes 1 pint.
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