How to make and enjoy pickled asparagus at home

Asparagus season is in full swing, making it the perfect time to use these delicious and healthy vegetables in various ways. In addition to the usual methods like cooking, grilling, or adding them to salads, you can also pickle asparagus.

Pickling asparagus is a fantastic way to extend its shelf life and enrich your diet with unique and delightful flavours. Homemade pickled asparagus is easy to prepare and does not require advanced culinary skills.

• Health: Pickled asparagus is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, fibre, and magnesium. They also contain probiotics that benefit gut flora.
• Taste: Pickled asparagus has a pleasantly sour, spicy taste and a crunchy texture, which pairs well with many dishes.
• Versatility: Pickled asparagus can be eaten as a standalone snack, added to salads, sandwiches, and sauces, and even used as an ingredient for pizza or pasta.

Ingredients:

• 900 grams of green asparagus,
• 1 litre water,
• 30 grams salt,
• 1 head garlic,
• 1 small horseradish root,
• 1 dill stalk with flowers,
• 10 black peppercorns,
• 5 allspice berries,
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds.

Preparation:

1. Wash the asparagus thoroughly and dry them. Break off the woody ends.
2. Scald the jars and dry them.
3. In each jar, add 2 cloves of garlic, a piece of horseradish, and a dill stalk. Add a few peppercorns, allspice berries, and mustard seeds.
4. Arrange the asparagus vertically in the jars.
5. Mix the water with the salt and pour over the asparagus so they are completely submerged in the brine.
6. Seal the jars tightly and store them in a dark, cool place for at least 5 days.
7. After this time, the asparagus will be pickled and ready to eat.

Ideas for serving pickled asparagus:

          
• as a standalone snack,
• addition to salads,
• sandwich ingredient,
• sauce for meats and fish,
• topping for pizza and pasta,
• ingredient in omelettes and scrambled eggs.

Pickled asparagus is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this seasonal vegetable. Try this simple recipe and discover how tasty homemade pickles can be!

Remember that the pickling time for asparagus can vary depending on the ambient temperature. The warmer it is, the faster the asparagus will pickle.