Pickled Asparagus; Ingredients needed. 30 asparagus spears trimmed 1/3 cup coarse salt 2 quarts cold water 2 cups distilled white vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon mustard seed 2 teaspoons dill weed and grated ginger 1 white spring onions sliced into rings 2 heads garlic separated into whole cloves and peeled (divided) 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes 2 sprigs fresh dill Instructions Trim the cut end of the asparagus spears. Place asparagus in a large bowl with 1/3 cup salt, and cover with water. Let stand in salt water while preparing the brine. In...