Pickled Rose Petals And White Asparagus Recipes

PICKLED ROSE PETALS AND WHITE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Add the asparagus, to boiling water and cook uncovered until barely tender (5 to 7) minutes.
• Drain.
• Pull apart the roses, keeping just the petals, trim white bit off petals.
• Pack flower petals with vegetables in a glass container that has a lid.
• Combine white wine, water and sugar or honey in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour hot liquid over asparagus and rose petals to cover them.
• Cover the jar and shake to release any trapped bubbles.
• Chill at least overnight and up to 2 weeks.

PICKLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a stockpot, bring 6 qts. of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in batches, uncovered, for 2-1/2 minutes. Remove and rinse in cold water., In a Dutch oven, combine the vinegar, salt, pickling spices, garlic and remaining water; bring to a boil. Pack asparagus in quart jars to within 1/2 in. of top. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot quart jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

PICKLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim the cut end of the asparagus spears, and cut them into 3 inch lengths. Place them in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt, and cover with water. Let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
• Sterilize two pint size wide mouth jars in simmering water for 5 minutes.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, mustard seed, dill seed and onion rings. Bring to a boil, and boil for one minute.
• Pack the asparagus spears, tips up, in the hot jars leaving 1/2 of space from the rim. Tuck one dill sprig into each jar, and sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pour hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth, and seal with lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature. Check seals when cool by pressing the center of the lid. It should not move. Label and date; store in a cool dark place. If any jars have not sealed properly, refrigerate and eat within two weeks.