Step 1

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus so that they fit into a quart sized mason jar.

Step 2

Fill the jar with the asparagus, then push the garlic cloves into the jar.

Step 3

Mix the water and salt to make a brine, and pour over the asparagus, making sure to cover all of the veggies. You may need to make a little more brine at a ratio of 3/4 Tbsp salt to 1 cup water in order to fill the jar.

Step 4

Weigh the asparagus down with some kind of weight so that they stay under the brine.

Step 5

Cover the jar with a clean towel and secure with a rubber band (you can alternatively use an airlock system if you have one, but it's not necessary).

Step 6

Set in a cool and dark place for 1-2 weeks to ferment. Taste the veggies, and when they are to your liking they are done!

Step 7

Cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator.