Pickled Asparagus #BrunchWeek

Welcome to Day 3 of Brunch Week hosted by Christie of A Kitchen Hoors Adventures and Terri of Love and Confections.  Not only are we sharing a ton of great recipes but we also are offering a huge giveaway from our sponsors.  You can learn all about our sponsors and enter the raffle in my post from Monday.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.  Today's recipe features product from Michigan Asparagus and Dixie Crystals.

Followers of my blog know that I am a Michigan girl, born and raised.  I love Michigan, even if it has forgotten how to give us Springtime weather.  I think Michigan is one of the most beautiful States in the Country.  I love that we have (sometimes) 4 seasons to enjoy, each with their own benefits and beauty.

We have great Farmer's Markets in Michigan too.  I admit that sometimes I am a little jealous of those State's that can have Farmer's Markets year round but during the late Spring to early Fall, in Michigan, you could go to a different Farmer's Market every day.  And that's not even talking about the farm stands that line the roads in the rural area in which I am blessed to live.

One of our best and first crops each year is Asparagus.  Michigan Asparagus has a growing season from early May until mid to late June.  It is the second largest producer of Asparagus in the Nation.  Chances are that when you pick up Asparagus grown in the USA, it comes from Michigan.

Asparagus has been my favorite vegetable since I first tasted it fresh from the garden.  We eat asparagus nearly every day when it is in season.  I steam it, roast it, grill it, eat it raw and pickle it.  

This refrigerator pickled asparagus doesn't get much easier.  It requires no pre cooking of the asparagus before placing in the jars and no cooking after the pickling juice is added.   This recipe is meant to be used within a few weeks.  If you want it to have a longer shelf life it would require processing in a water bath.

We also received a ton of sugar from Dixie Crystals that I was happy to use in this recipe.  Dixie Crystals is very generous as you can see from the wonderful gift they are providing for one of our readers.

I am going to share my favorite application for using pickled asparagus with you on Friday so make sure you come back and visit.  Don't forget to enter the great giveaway and to visit the other amazing recipes being shared today.  You will find links following my easy peasy recipe.

Yield: 1 quart jar
Author: Wendy Klik
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PIckled Asparagus

These easy pickled asparagus spears are a wonderful accompaniment to your next appetizer tray.

ingredients:

• 1 c. water
• 1/3 c. white vinegar
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 2 sprigs dill weed
• 1 lb. asparagus

instructions:

1. Wash asparagus and snap off woody ends.  Place upright in a sterilized 1 qt jar.
2. Combine the water, vinegar and sugar in a pot over med high heat.  Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Using a canning funnel, pour the vinegar water over the asparagus, leaving a 1/4" headspace.  Add more boiling water if necessary.
4. Add the smashed garlic clove and dill weed to the jar.  Seal and let cool to room temperature.  You may hear the jar pop and seal.
5. Refrigerate for at least 24 hrs. before using.

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