Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Pickled Asparagus

Ingredients

• 7 lb (3.2 kg) asparagus
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) finely chopped red pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) hot green pepper
• 3 tbsp minced garlic, about 7 cloves, optional
• 5 cups (1250 ml) white vinegar
• 1 2/3 cups (415 ml) water
• 1 2/3 cups (415 ml) granulated sugar
• 4 tsp (20 ml) pickling salt
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) dill seed
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) mustard seed