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    Home » Jams, Pickles, and Preserves

    Refrigerator Asparagus Pickles

    May 27, 2014 · Modified: Jun 25, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Refrigerator Asparagus Pickles - Andrea Meyers

    Our backyard asparagus comes and goes in spurts. It’s feast or famine, nothing in between, so we’ve gotten used to having a bunch on hand, or nothing at all. Actually, it works pretty well because it can be hard to make an asparagus dish with only two or three spears, right? Harvest has been a trickle this last weeks, and I decided to wait until we had enough to make a jar of pickles. Yes, asparagus pickles, but easy, no canning required. Garlicky, not sweet, with a good amount of dill and a bit of snap.

    So I made these in about 30 minutes, then stuck them in the refrigerator to brine for a couple days. You can finish them in one day and eat the next, but they are better if they sit for at least two days, and they have terrific flavor if they sit for a week or more. A few of these on the side with a sandwich or on an hors d'oeuvre plate with cheese and crackers will make you feel like you’ve given yourself an expensive treat, even though they are very inexpensive to make.

    Treat yourself.

    Recipe Notes

    The steaming helps soften the asparagus spears just enough to thoroughly soak up the brine.

    Refrigerator pickles will keep for up to 3 months, then they start to lose texture.

    Refrigerator Asparagus Pickles - Andrea Meyers
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    Refrigerator Asparagus Pickles

    Makes 1 (1-quart) jar
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Refrigeration Time1 d
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Pickles, Jams, Preserves
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: asparagus, pickles
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 46kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • 1 quart wide mouth jar with lid
    • small saucepan with lid
    • large pot with lid
    • steamer basket

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds asparagus spears (trimmed 12 cm long)
    • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
    • 1½ teaspoons celery seed
    • 1 teaspoon dill weed
    • 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
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    Preparation

    Brine

    • In the small saucepan, stir together the apple cider vinegar, water, kosher salt, mustard seed, celery seed, and dill weed. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and allow to cool uncovered.

    Steam the Asparagus

    • Place the steamer basket in the pot and add about 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Arrange the trimmed asparagus around the basket and cover. Steam just until shiny and crisp tender, abut 1 minutes. Don't let them get soft or soggy. Remove from heat.

    Pack

    • Put the garlic cloves in the wide mouth jar, and lay it on its side. Gently lay the steamed asparagus in the jar with the tips toward the top. Pack tightly to keep the asparagus from floating in the brine. Pour the brine over the asparagus and allow to rest at room temperature for a few minutes, until the asparagus is no longer hot. Screw on the lid and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 days before eating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1315mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Donna says

      May 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      I have never had pickled asparagus - THANK YOU for motivating me!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 28, 2014 at 8:29 am

        Thanks Donna! I can't wait to try your asparagus hummus and shrimp bites, they look delicious.

        Reply
    2. Bernice says

      April 03, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      I steamed my Aspargus in a Micro-Wave screamer dish for 3&1/2 minutes. It was perfect timing.

      Reply

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