Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

I love pickled asparagus but got tired of spending so much money on tiny little jars and decided to pickle my own. I also like it spicy but feel free to halve the crushed red pepper or omit it altogether if spice is not your thing.

Step: 1

Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.

Step: 2

Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off.

Step: 3

Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.

Step: 4

Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.

Per Serving: 21 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 3.7g; fat 0.3g; sodium 874.6mg.

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