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. They take just 10 quick minutes to prepare and 2 days to pickle.
thick asparagus spears, trimmed
1
pound
minced garlic
1
tablespoon
crushed red pepper flakes
2
teaspoons
mustard seed
1
teaspoon
pink peppercorns (Optional)
½
teaspoon
distilled white vinegar
1 ¾
cups
water
1
cup
salt
1
tablespoon
white sugar
1
teaspoon
 Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.
  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.
  Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.
  Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.
