Pickled Asparagus

Name: Pickled Asparagus
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups white balsamic or white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 10 sprigs of fresh dill; 5 garlic cloves, halved; A few shakes of crushed red chili flakes; 2 1/2 pounds (or 2 bunches) of asparagus, ends trimmed (save for making veggie stock)