Pickled Asparagus

Let’s make some pickled asparagus!

Asparagus is the lovable weirdo in the vegetable world. They can take almost two full years to grow (if you start from a seed), will actually come back each year (if you take really good care of them), and emerge from the ground like long fingers. Even their name is a bit funny because it applies to both the singular and the plural (no, there’s no such thing as “asparagi”). As a kid, I would BEG for canned asparagus at dinner. I loved the soft texture and familiar, but distinct, flavor. Now as an adult, I adore fresh asparagus prepared by roasting, grilling, lightly blanched (for a salad topping), and of course, pickled.

As soon as my book is turned in (10ish days!), I’m planning to curl up on the couch with a new jar of pickled asparagus and my latest Netflix guilty pleasure (Drop Dead Diva – don’t judge me). I eat these little weirdos like candy – which (I realize) also makes me a weirdo for thinking of pickled asparagus as candy. They’re so fresh, crisp, zesty, and healthy!

I recommend serving them up alongside a quick lunch, enjoying on the couch while you watch your favorite show, or dropping into a Bloody Mary at the next brunch you host.

Enjoy!

Pickled Asparagus

By: Cassy

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

I recommend serving them up alongside a quick lunch, enjoying on the couch while you watch your favorite show, or dropping into a Bloody Mary at the next brunch you host.

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 pound asparagus spears
• ▢ 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dried dill
• ▢ 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed

Instructions

• In a small to medium-sized sauce pan, heat the vinegar, water, dill, salt, and garlic until simmering.
• Trim the asparagus so that they’re short enough to fit inside a glass jar and place within.
• Pour the pickling liquid over the asparagus, seal, and let set for 8 hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator.
• Will keep for up to 4 weeks refrigerated.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Pickled Asparagus

Amount per Serving

Calories

16

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0.1

g

0

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.02

g

0

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.02

g

Sodium

 

702

mg

31

%

Potassium

 

122

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

2

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

361

IU

7

%

Vitamin C

 

3

mg

4

%

Calcium

 

20

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Notes

Note: this recipe will not result in shelf-stabled, canned pickled asparagus. These must be kept refrigerated as-written, though you could follow separate instructions for home canning if you'd like to make a larger batch for long-term storage.