Pickled Crispy Asparagus by Tillen Farms Highly Recommended by Whom You Know!!!

Yum, Pickled Asparagus from Tillen Farms. Asparagus is my favorite vegetable all on its own. But now with the added benefit of being pickled my mind is sent reeling. Of course, they recommend using it in a Bloody Mary instead of a boring celery stick…that was a huge winner. It made the Bloody look more exciting and I had to add another one because with every sip I bit a chunk off. But truthfully I loved it all by itself as a really flavorful low calorie, low carb snack.  

After trying the pickled crispy beans, I couldn't wait to try the pickled crispy asparagus! I love eating asparagus, probably more than I like beans! The asparagus tastes so incredibly fresh. That's because all the vegetables at Tillen Farms are hand-picked fresh and pickled immediately using special ingredients. The process they use keeps all the vegetables crispy and tasting fresh. It's another great healthy snack! It can be enjoyed all on its own as an appetizer or snack.

We love Tillen Farms pickled vegetables. These gems are all grown, pickled and jarred in the Pacific Northwest. We especially love their Crispy Asparagus. Sweet and tangy and oh so fresh, and the whole jar only has about 60 calories! These are great to set out as a crudités or in a bloody Mary. We also tried them in our salad, yum! We can't get enough of Tillen Farms Crispy Asparagus, "picked at the peak of perfection.

I love asparagus. I love it steamed, grilled, broiled, boiled, in soup...you name it! But, until recently, I'd never experienced the tastiness of picked asparagus. Well, go ahead and add that to the top of my list! "Pickled at the peak of perfection" by Tillen Farms, this savory treat is delicious enough to enjoy on its own, but would also be delicious wrapped in prosciutto or atop a salad or antipasto. The asparagus is perfectly crispy and pretty darn addictive! And best of all? You can snack as much as you want and be absolutely guilt-free - this asparagus is fat-free, cholesterol free, and low calorie!

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One of our two original products that we introduced in 1984, this has been a bestseller from the beginning. Tillen Farms Asparagus are grown and harvested during a short 6-8 week period in late spring. Because of our fanatical commitment to quality, the local farmers offer us their best products. Within hours of picking, these beauties have been sorted, cleaned, trimmed, blanched and then carefully hand packed in a mild pickle brine with a garlic clove to round out the flavor. The crispness is unique and the taste is exceptional. It's no surprise that Asparagus is our joint # 1 selling variety (tied for #1 with our Hot and Spicy Beans.) For best results, refrigerate before serving.

Serve chilled on a platter with other Tillen Farms selections for delicious and healthy hors d'oeuvres.

Place one stalk in a Bloody Mary for a classic stirrer.

Wrap two to three asparagus stalks with slices of ham or prosciutto for a delicious appetizer or cocktail party snack.

Save the juice! You can add a little bit to garnish a Martini.

All Natural * Fat-Free * Cholesterol-Free

Gluten-Free * Low Carb * Low Calorie

Ingredients:

Asparagus, water, vinegar, salt, sugar, spices, garlic.

About Tillen Farms

Tim and Helen Metzger have created Tillen Farms to continue a delicious tradition first begun by the Hogue family over forty years ago in the fertile, volcanic soil of the Yakima Valley of Washington State. From this rich soil, irrigated by pure river water running down the Cascade Mountains, come some of America's finest vegetables and fruits.

In 1987, Tim met and began working with Gary Hogue who along with his brother Mike, had a small canning operation near their Hogue Cellars winery that had been started years earlier. Tim had a background in specialty foods and was engaged as Hogue’s national sales agent to expand the veggie business while Gary and Mike grew their award-winning Hogue Cellars wine label. This relationship developed over 15 years. In late 2001, The Hogue Cellars announced plans to sell the business to Vincor, Canada’s largest wine distributor and owners of many impressive labels including: Inniskillin, RH Phillips and Toasted Head.) Realizing that the Hogue Farms brand didn't fit into their long term strategy, Vincor offered Tim the opportunity to purchase the business with the understanding he would eventually change the label. Tim agreed and founded Metzger Specialty Brands in late 2002. The new brand name, Tillen Farms, was introduced to the trade in early 2004 and continues the great tradition of the Hogue Farms pickled vegetable line. While new varieties have since been added, all the original recipes, packing facility and commitment to excellence remain the same as before.

Lots of folks have asked about the origin of the new Tillen Farms brand name. When faced with the unenviable task of changing a brand name that had been in the market for 20 years, Tim and Helen pondered over it for months. They conducted formal and informal focus groups and perused detailed maps of the Yakima Valley, searching for a name that would reflect the quality and simplicity of the product, the "family" nature of the business, and that tilling the soil is an honorable profession. Tim and Helen's talented packaging designer and friend, Betty Slater, said, "since you're doing this business with the support of your family, take your initials and put them together." Over lunch, she took the first 2 letters from (Ti)m, 2 letters from daughter Ji(ll)'s name, and 2 letters from Hel(en), to create "Tillen". Thanks, Betty!