Pickled Beans and Asparagus. Perfect "pairing" for a vegetable tray or Bloody Mary, virgin or otherwise. But don't take my word for it. These are easy, quick and delightfully tasty!
Ingredients
½ lb. Green Beans, trimmed to fit in a jar
½ lb. Asparagus, trimmed to fit in a jar
1 cup white Vinegar
1 cup Water
2 large Garlic Cloves, smashed
1 Tblsp. Pickling Spice
2 tsp. Sugar
½ tsp. Kosher Salt
½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
½ tsp. dried Dill, more if fresh
2 canning jars, I used pints
Instructions
Place beans and asparagus in canning jars. Work a smashed garlic clove into the middle of each jar.
Combine all other ingredients in a medium-sized microwavable bowl and microwave for 90 seconds.
Stir and microwave for another 90 seconds.
Remove pickling solution from microwave and pour over the beans and asparagus in each jar. If you need a little more to fill up the jars, just add a little more water and vinegar.
Screw on the lid and place in refrigerator for at least 4 days before eating. They will keep in the refrigerator for about a month.
Recipe by Thru the Bugs on My Windshield at https://www.thruthebugsonmywindshield.com/2012/07/16/quick-pickled-beans-and-aspargus-secret-recipe-club/