Wonderful Pickled Asparagus

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 4 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded,and cut into thin strips
• 5 cups white wine vinegar
• 2 cups water (distilled bottled if possible)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons pickling spices
• 2 teaspoons pickling salt or 2 teaspoons kosher salt

1. Place several slices of onion in the bottom of two 1-quart jars.
2. Trim the asparagus to fit in the jars; pack them in with the cut-end facing down.
3. Place the pepper strips in between asparagus.
4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, and boil over moderate heat for 10 minutes.
5. Pour into the jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
6. Seal the jars according to the manufacturer's directions; process for 20 minutes in boiling water bath.

onion, fresh asparagus, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spices, pickling salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wonderful-pickled-asparagus-102217 (may not work)