Pickled Asparagus
Pickled Asparagus packs crisp spears in a bright vinegar brine balanced with a touch of sugar, dill, and mustard seed. Expect a snappy texture and tang with gentle heat from red pepper flakes—perfect for snack boards, sandwiches, or alongside rich mains. A great way to capture spring asparagus for weeks to come.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pickled Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Trim the cut ends of the asparagus spears; cut them into 3-inch pieces. Place them in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt. Add enough water to cover the asparagus; let sit for 2 hours. Drain, rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
- 3
Sterilize two pint-sized wide-mouth jars in simmering water for 5 minutes. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, dill seed, 1 teaspoon salt, and mustard seed. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.
- 4
Pack the asparagus spears, tips up, into the hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Tuck one dill sprig into each jar; add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pour the hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe the rims with a clean, damp cloth and seal with the lids.
- 5
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then lower the jars, spaced 2 inches apart, into the boiling water using a holder. Add more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Return to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- 6
Let the jars cool to room temperature. When cool, check the seals by pressing the center of each lid; it should not move. Label and date, then store in a cool, dark place. If any jars did not seal properly, refrigerate and consume within two weeks.
- 7
Enjoy!
- Calories 77.41 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 17.85 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.33 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.01 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 15.25 g --
- Added Sugars 5.3 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 16.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 97.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.33 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pickled Asparagus is made with 11 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Coarse Salt, Coarse Sea Salt, and Dill Seed. Each serving provides about 77.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pickled Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Coarse Salt, Coarse Sea Salt, Dill Seed, Fresh Dill. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pickled Asparagus?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pickled Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pickled Asparagus healthy?
- Pickled Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 77.41 calories and 1.2 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.3 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Sulfites and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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