Appetizers

Canned Zesty Pickled Asparagus

June 17, 2013

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Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. Not only do I love the taste but it is also a vegetable that will forever and always remind me of my Mom. I remember how much she loved it when I was a kid. But, it was also one of those vegetables that we did not get very often. It was one of the more expensive vegetables and thus was not one that my parents purchased on a regular basis. Now that I have grown I live in a a town where asparagus grows wild on the side of the road. Every spring you can

9 lbs Asparagus ends trimmed
4 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
4 1/2 cups water
6 tbs pickling salt
12 cloves peeled garlic (or 2 per jar)
6 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or 3/4 tsp per jar)

Add apple cider vinegar, water and salt to saucepan. Bring to boil. Stir until salt is dissolved. Wash and trim ends of asparagus and place in saucepan. Cover with water and heat to a boil. Blanch...
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Nutritions

Calories
818

Sodium
5506mg
229% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
34g
68% DV

Carbs
185g
63% DV

Fiber
24g
97% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 3g 17%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 28%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 20%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 5506mg 229%

Potassium 1974mg 56%

Protein 34g 68%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 24g 97%

Sugar 15g 30%

Vitamin A 528IU 10%

Vitamin B6 8mg 401%

Vitamin C 130mg 217%

Calcium 780mg 78%

Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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