Sweet and Sour Asparagus

Sweet and Sour Asparagus
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Elevate your next picnic or barbecue with this vibrant and flavorful Sweet and Sour Asparagus. Crisp, tender asparagus spears are infused with a tangy-sweet marinade, creating a refreshing side dish that perfectly complements grilled meats, sandwiches, and other summer favorites. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful culinary experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    163 mg
  • Sugar
    14 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Asparagus: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed asparagus and cook for approximately 1 minute, until just slightly tender. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Shock in Ice Water: Immediately drain the asparagus and plunge it into a bowl of ice water. Allow it to chill for several minutes until completely cold. This stops the cooking process and preserves the vibrant green color. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Dry the Asparagus: Remove the asparagus from the ice water and gently pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the spears in a shallow dish or baking pan.

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Recipe View Prepare the Sweet and Sour Marinade: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, celery seed, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Simmer the Marinade: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and infuse. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Marinate the Asparagus: Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the asparagus spears, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.

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Recipe View Refrigerate: Refrigerate the asparagus for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate. (480 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Before serving, drain the asparagus from the marinade. Serve chilled or at room temperature. The marinade can be discarded or reserved for another use.

For a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of vinegar slightly.
If you don't have cinnamon sticks, a pinch of ground cinnamon can be used as a substitute.
Feel free to experiment with other spices, such as star anise or peppercorns, to customize the flavor profile.
The marinated asparagus will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Anastacio Beatty

    I made this for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.

  • Don Nolan

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the asparagus turned out perfectly.

  • Ollie Feestreichel

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a little extra kick, and it was amazing!

  • Alejandra Sawayn

    This recipe is a game-changer! The sweet and sour combination is surprisingly delicious and refreshing.

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