Lacto-Fermented Asparagus

Started on May 16, 2026

A batch of Lacto-Fermented Pickled Asparagus

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Timeline

  • Prep
    Planned: 15 minutes
  • Ferment
    Planned: 5 days

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - Asparagus Spears
  • 1 jar - filtered water - to fill
  • 1 tbsp - Black Peppercorn
  • 21 g - Sea Salt
  • 3 ea - Grape Leaves
  • 3 ea - Chili Arbol

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Instructions

Preparation and Fermentation

  1. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus so that they fit into a quart sized mason jar.
  2. Add the peppercorns and chilis to the bottom of the jar. Fill the jar with the asparagus, then push the garlic cloves in around the asparagus. If it's all packed in there tight, it's less likely the asparagus will float up.
  3. Mix the water and salt to make a brine, and pour over the asparagus, making sure to cover all of the veggies. You may need to make a little more brine at a ratio of 3/4 Tbsp salt to 1 cup water in order to fill the jar.
  4. Cover the jar - using an airlock, plastic bag + rubber band.
  5. Weigh the asparagus down with some kind of weight so that they stay under the brine. You can use fermentation weights, a plastic bag filled with water, or a well-sized drinking glas.
  6. Set in a cool and dark place about 5 days to ferment. Taste the veggies, and when they are to your liking they are done!
  7. Cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator.

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