Wonderful Pickled Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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