Asparagus Pickled - fresh pack

By á-47

Makes 1-2 pints

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• garlic cloves
• dill week
• cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2 cups vinegar
• 1/4 cup pickling salt
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Vinegar + water = 5 cups. This could be enough for at least 4 pints??

Preparation

Step 1

Pack asparagus into sterilized jars to within 1" of top. Add to each jar garlic, dill week and cayenne pepper to taste.

Bring vinegar, pickling salt and water to a boil, pour over asparagus, wipe rims clean and screw on lids.

Process in boiling water bath the at least 10 minutes.