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Honey Fermented Garlic

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Honey Fermented Garlic

Honey Fermented Garlic, an easy ferment that’s perfect for supporting a healthy immune system during cold and flu season!

Honey Fermented Garlic

Honey fermented garlic is perhaps the most valuable example of food as medicine. It’s good to have on hand as the weather starts to cool down in the fall.

It is usually at this time of the year that germs fly around pretty fierce.. kids are back in school and the change in weather brings lots of coughs and sore throats to people everywhere.

Garlic is a wonderful immune booster. Likewise, honey is also a powerhouse, and a nice sweetener for sore throats.

Honey Fermented Garlic

This honey fermented garlic is a four week ferment that gives the garlic a long time to infuse the flavor to something that packs a serious punch. Since this is a rather long infusion, the end result tends to carry a very strong flavor. 

It’s not exactly something you’d want to drizzle on oatmeal or granola. 

But it definitely is something that would be perfect in salad dressings, roasted meat or even veggies.  Raw honey is right around 18% water — the little bit of water that’s held up in the garlic is enough to kick start fermentation.

Garlic in a pint jar

Over time, the fermenting process makes the honey thinner. If you feel a cold or crud approaching, pop a clove in your mouth with a spoon of honey. Or pull out a few cloves to mince and top them on your salad or meat. 

If you are looking for a way to soothe a sore throat, use the garlic honey with a little lemon and cayenne. Add to a cup of warm water for a soothing tea.

No Perfect Measurements

Though we did include a recipe below, there really aren’t any perfect measurements to honey fermented garlic. Any amount of garlic will work, provided that the skins are peeled and it is covered completely by raw honey.

Choose a raw, unpasteurized honey for the greatest health benefit. Likewise, opt for locally grown, organic garlic – perhaps from a local family farm. As a variation, add 1-2 tsp of chipotle powder to the honey before pouring over the garlic.

*During the fermenting process, keep a towel or plate under the jars as the jars will leak honey during the process. Change the towel out every few days.

Honey Fermented Garlic
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Honey Fermented Garlic

Honey Fermented Garlic, an easy ferment that's perfect for supporting a healthy immune system during cold and flu season!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword ferment, fermented, honey, garlic,
Prep Time 25 minutes
Fermenting time: 28 days
Total Time 28 days 25 minutes
Servings 32 servings
Calories 54kcal
Author Sheryl

Equipment

  • pint jar
  • kitchen knife

Ingredients

  • 4 heads garlic
  • 1.5 C raw honey

Variations:

  • 2 tsp chipotle powder

Instructions

  • Remove the outer skin from each clove. Then lightly crush (don't smash) each clove just a tiny bit. The juice from the garlic will help thin the honey as it ferments.
  • Place your garlic in a pint jar, add more or less until it's 2/3 full. You will want to leave at least 1.5 - 2 inches headspace from the top of the jar.
  • Pour your raw honey over the garlic cloves. Shake the jar or lightly bang on the counter to allow the air bubbles to set.
  • Cover the jar with a canning lid and ring. Allow the garlic to sit for 3-4 weeks to ferment.
  • Over the next 24-48 hours, the tiny bit of liquid in the garlic will thin the honey enough to allow for fermentation.
  • Unscrew the lid quickly each day to burp the jar, then re-tighten the lid. Periodically flip the jar each day. You will see bubbling activity after the first few days.

Notes

  • Allow to sit on your counter for up to 4 weeks. Burp the jar to release built-up gas... especially the first two weeks.
  • Place the jars on a plate or a double folded towel, honey will seep out of the jar over time (that is normal).
  • The longer the garlic sits in the honey, the more pronounced the flavor becomes.
  • Variation: Add 1-2 tsp of chipotle powder. Mix thoroughly with the honey before adding the honey to the cloves.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Have you ever tried honey fermented garlic as a method of immune support over the cold winter months?

If you give this recipe a try,  please leave a comment, rate the recipe and be sure to tag me on Instagram!

 

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