How to Can Pickled Asparagus

This is not your ordinary canned good! Not a very well-known recipe, pickled asparagus is a delicious springtime staple that has just a bit of spice. The spears of asparagus are packed into jars with a vinegar and spice sauce and canned for later consumption. Super delicious!

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INGREDIENTS

- 2-3 pounds washed asparagus
- 3 cups vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon canning salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2-5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, optional (I use one teaspoon per jar)
- 4 pint jars with lids and rings (I am using 12-ounce jars because I like the look)

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaves, dill seeds, and celery seeds in a 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

While the brine is heating, prepare asparagus by trimming spears to fit into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace (make sure to watch my canning 101 video to prepare for canning). If using the crushed red pepper, put a teaspoon at top of each filled jar.

Once the brine has come to a boil, stir to ensure the salt and sugar have dissolved. Pour boiling brine into prepared jars.

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Place prepared lids and rings on and put directly into a boiling water bath. Process for 10 minutes. Remove from canner and let cool for 12-24 hours before removing rings.

Make sure all have sealed and place in the refrigerator if any have not.

Store sealed jars in a cool, dark area for up to one year. These are delicious any time after one week!

[rhondaoneal]

Thank you for the video, someone left a beautiful entire case of Asparagus on my porch this morning and I came looking for a recipe. Made 20 pints so far, second batch I left out the pepper flakes & added dried organic lemon verbena to the brine. Smells so good and I love lemon with Asparagus.

[annasmith]

Made these and oh my goodness!!! My family loved them! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[davidkorb]

Great teaching video! I'm canning my first asparagus tomorrow and your video is now my only guide! Thank you!

[TheLostBear]

Getting close to asparagus season! I got into canning this last year. SO want to try this! I LOVE pickled asparagus!!!

[teresarafael]

Great video and the way you explain it, perfect. thank you.

[thefosterlife]

I’m excited! Making these tomorrow. How adorable is he?!

[lisawenzel]

Found your recipe for this .. and of course had to try it. You are so right looks beautiful...taste awesome..you are amazing . Thanks for sharing your recipes . You are my go to guy.

[Mrs_Mendoza]

looks yummy! great idea! I never would have thought to pickle asparagus

[rosaespinal]

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Love the way you come across and engage with your audience. Subscribed. Have just done your recipe for canned beetroot. Thanks :)

[joannedonovan]

These sound yummy! Thanks for putting the recipes in the descriptions!

[glad]

Thanks for the recipe!! I'm going to do it!

[garrycarter]

HI. WHEN YOU OPEN A JAR SHOULD IT BE PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR

[tammywhatever]

Hi! I'm canning mine, using your recipe, as I type this! Cant wait to taste them.. Thanks a bunch! Hugs, from Mesa, AZ 🌵

[lnixon]

Like the spice blend and I pickle and can everything you can think watermelon rinds are one of my favorites 😊

[sandravalani]

Excellent demonstration Kaleb!!!! I love to can and yes you are right after a canner has gone through so much effort to cut the veggies and heat up the brine with exciting flavors...it truly is awesome to hear the canning lids popping to say that they have sealed!!!! Happy Canning for de rest of your

[holland]

Can you do pickled okra? Thank you for all your valuable information. Most tubers don't provide it but I like to know the science behind things. It is a great help and helps in other dishes as well. Thank you and God bless.

[robinc]

Extra spice, yes please!!! I just started liking asparagus so this is a happy day!! Thank you !

[yanhongli]

Can you do a "pantry must have" or "pantry organization" video? Thank you! Love all your videos!!

[mattgotsskill]

have you ever made Pickled Eggs with Beets? id like to see your take on those, theyre amazing for anyone who loves pickling!