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Pickled Asparagus

Asparagus chills in a sweet, tangy vinegar brine with dill, shallot, garlic, and peppercorns for a crisp snack.

$0.19per serving $
53 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus spears
  • 2 sprigs dill
  • 1/2 shallot
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns

Steps

  1. Trim the asparagus to fit a clean heatproof jar.
  2. Pack the asparagus, dill, shallot, and garlic into the jar.
  3. Boil the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and peppercorns in a saucepan for 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the asparagus until covered.
  5. Cool the jar uncovered for 15 minutes.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the asparagus for at least 25 minutes before eating.

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