Perfect Pickled Asparagus
Description
This pickled asparagus recipe yields spears that aren’t overly spicy, but boast a uniquely simple yet deep, full-flavored deliciousness all their own.
Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh asparagus spears
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1 cup water
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1 cup white wine vinegar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and julienned
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon salt
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6 whole black peppercorns
Directions
1
Trim asparagus bottoms; pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
2
Bring water, vinegar, sugar, jalapeño, thyme, garlic, Old Bay, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute.
3
Pour enough hot liquid over asparagus in the jar to completely immerse. Cover; cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.