17
March
2015
Pickled Asparagus and Fiddleheads
This delightful spring pickle is one of the recipes featured on the set of eight market note cards which can be purchased at our markets. And be sure to stop by the Bingo Sandwiches booth to see what seasonal pickles David is making!
Pickled Asparagus and Fiddleheads
By David Barber, Picklopolis and Bingo Sandwiches
Ingredients
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 ½ cups cider vinegar
2 ½ cups water
½ cup pickling or kosher salt
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
½ tsp fennel seeds
1 clove
1 pinch chili flakes
1 bulb garlic – peel and trim cloves
1 lb asparagus – trim off woody end and wash well
1 lb fiddlehead ferns – trim end and wash well
Directions
- In a 2 quart pot combine white vinegar, cider vinegar, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil and add peppercorns, bay leaves, fennel seeds, clove, chili flakes, and garlic
- Return to a boil, then add asparagus and fiddleheads.
- Remove from heat immediately and cool to room temperature.
- Distribute contents evenly into clean quart jars and transfer to the refrigerator. DO NOT PUT THE LID ON UNTIL COLD.
- Will keep refrigerated for three months.
I would like to try this recipe but would like to let the jar seal to keep longer. I want to cap while hot. Is there any reason this would not be ok? Your recipe states c when cool.
Hi Terry,
I recommend finding a recipe with specific instructions on making shelf-stable pickled asparagus. These are refrigerator pickles and my experience with canning has taught me to follow directions exactly for a safe final product.
Here is a recipe that might be helpful: http://preservedhome.com/pickled-asparagus-with-low-temp-pasteurization-method/
Thanks!
Kelly