Name: Perfect Pickled Asparagus
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears; 1 cup water; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and julienned; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 whole black peppercorns

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus spears
1 cup water
1 cup white wine vinegar
0.25 cup brown sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and julienned
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
6 whole black peppercorns

Steps

Trim asparagus bottoms; pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
Bring water, vinegar, sugar, jalapeño, thyme, garlic, Old Bay, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute.
Pour enough hot liquid over asparagus in the jar to completely immerse. Cover; cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.