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Ingredients
- 3 pounds asparagus, trimmed to fit your jars
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons pickling salt
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons yellow or black mustard seeds
- 8 allspice berries
- 6 juniper berries
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1145g | |
| Calories 254 | |
| Calories from Fat 12 | 5% |
| Total Fat 1.47g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.37g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14103mg | 588% |
| Potassium 1841mg | 53% |
| Total Carbs 38.33g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.9g | 56% |
| Sugars 15.42g | 10% |
| Protein 17.48g | 28% |
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