Ingredients for - Sweet and Sour Asparagus

1. Fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 pounds
2. Distilled white vinegar ¾ cup
3. Water ½ cup
4. White sugar ½ cup
5. Cinnamon sticks 3
6. Whole cloves 1 teaspoon
7. Celery seed 1 teaspoon
8. Salt ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Sweet and Sour Asparagus

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus spears are cold, place them on paper towels to dry.

2 . Stage

Bring vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, celery seed, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Spread the asparagus spears in a large dish or baking pan. Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and serve cold or at room temperature.