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Fermented Asparagus Relish Recipe

This lacto-fermented asparagus relish recipe is the best way to satisfy your dill pickle cravings while waiting for cucumbers to ripen.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Fermenting Time: 3 days
Total Time: 3 days 10 minutes
Servings: 32 Servings
Calories: 16kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas
Cost: varies

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wide Mouth Glass Jar
  • Fermentation Weight
  • Fermentation Lid

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Fresh Asparagus
  • 2 whole Jalapeños
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • ½ Tablespoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Dill
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar or honey
  • ¼ cup Whey strained from yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard Seeds

Instructions

  • Mix vegetables together in a medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, dill, apple cider vinegar, sugar, whey, and mustard seeds.
  • Pour the veggies into a quart-sized, wide-mouth Mason jar, pushing down as necessary (a sauerkraut pounder is great for this!). Vegetables should be about one inch below the mouth of the jar.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables in the jar.
  • Place a fermentation weight or smaller lid on top of your vegetables to keep them under the brine.
  • Lightly screw a lid onto the jar or add a fermentation lid.
  • Ferment the relish on your countertop for three days. If not using a fermentation lid, burp your relish once a day to prevent gasses from building up in the jar.
  • After three days, taste your relish. If the flavor is to your liking, place it in the refrigerator. If you would like to ferment it more, leave it on the counter for an additional 24 hours.
  • Store your relish in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions:
  • Jalapeño Peppers - If you don't want the spiciness of the jalapeños you can remove the seeds, or substitute a more mild pepper. Even bell peppers would be delicious.
  • Onion - As mentioned, any color onion will do. You can also use shallots or the white bottom parts of green onions. The green tops can also be used, however, we find they get a little soft during the fermentation process.
  • Whey - If you don't have whey on hand, you can use some kombucha, sauerkraut brine or the liquid from any other ferment.
Ways to Use Fermented Asparagus Relish:
Just like classic relish, you can serve asparagus relish on grilled sausages or other meats or stir it into picnic salads such as potato, egg, macaroni, or tuna salad. Here are some other creative ideas to try.
  • Charcuterie – Our family loves charcuterie, and fermented asparagus relish adds a nice flavor to cheeses and cured meats.
  • Asparagus and Avocado Salad – Combine fermented asparagus relish with diced avocado, red onion, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Asparagus and Cheese Omelette – For a delicious breakfast dish, Add fermented asparagus relish to an omelet filled with cheese and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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