Sweet and Sour Asparagus Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

¾ cup distilled white vinegar

½ cup water

½ cup white sugar

3 cinnamon sticks

1 teaspoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon celery seed

½ teaspoon salt

Methods :

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus spears are cold, place them on paper towels to dry.

Step 2

Bring vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, celery seed, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Spread the asparagus spears in a large dish or baking pan. Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and serve cold or at room temperature.