Food in Jars’ Dilled Asparagus

YieldsTwo 24-ounce jars or four 12-ounce jars
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Directions

1

Prepare jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions for sterilized jars. Keep jars hot.

2

Combine white vinegar, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

3

Fill a pan with several inches of water and bring to a boil.

4

While the blanching pot heats, wash asparagus and trim to fit in your jars.

5

When water is boiling, blanch asparagus for 60 seconds. When time is up, transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse with cold water.

6

Remove jars from the canning pot and drain. Divide garlic cloves, dill seed and black peppercorns between the jars.

7

Pack your blanched asparagus into your jars, tips up.

8

Pour pickling liquid over the asparagus, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Tap jars gently to remove any air bubbles.

9

Wipe rims, apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath canner. Process asparagus pickles for 15 minutes. When time is up, remove jars from canner and let cool on a folded kitchen towel. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Ingredients

 3 lb asparagus, trimmed to fit your jars
 1 ½ cups white vinegar
 1 ½ cups filtered water
 2 Tbsp Mrs. Wages® Pickling and Canning Salt
 4 garlic cloves, peeled
 2 tsp dill seed
 1/2 tsp black peppercorns

Ingredients

 3 lb asparagus, trimmed to fit your jars
 1 ½ cups white vinegar
 1 ½ cups filtered water
 2 Tbsp Mrs. Wages® Pickling and Canning Salt
 4 garlic cloves, peeled
 2 tsp dill seed
 1/2 tsp black peppercorns

Directions

1

Prepare jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions for sterilized jars. Keep jars hot.

2

Combine white vinegar, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

3

Fill a pan with several inches of water and bring to a boil.

4

While the blanching pot heats, wash asparagus and trim to fit in your jars.

5

When water is boiling, blanch asparagus for 60 seconds. When time is up, transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse with cold water.

6

Remove jars from the canning pot and drain. Divide garlic cloves, dill seed and black peppercorns between the jars.

7

Pack your blanched asparagus into your jars, tips up.

8

Pour pickling liquid over the asparagus, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Tap jars gently to remove any air bubbles.

9

Wipe rims, apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath canner. Process asparagus pickles for 15 minutes. When time is up, remove jars from canner and let cool on a folded kitchen towel. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Notes

Food in Jars’ Dilled Asparagus