A delicious and immune boosting pantry staple. If you haven’t tried honey-fermented garlic yet, you’re in for a treat! This simple, two-ingredient recipe transforms raw garlic into soft, mellow, golden cloves infused with rich, syrupy honey. Over time, the garlic loses its sharp bite, while the honey takes on a deep, savory complexity—making it perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, stirring into dressings, or enjoying straight from the jar for an immune-boosting kick.Best of all? This ferment is practically effortless. Just garlic, raw honey, and time does all the work!
Equipment
- glass pebble
Ingredients
- ½ cup peeled garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups local raw honey
Instructions
- Peel each clove of garlic.
- Slightly crush each clove so it breaks open but doesn't split apart into pieces.
- Fill your wide-mouth jar with the garlic cloves
- Pour honey over the garlic. You will want to make sure your jar is full and the garlic is covered. Leave about 1-inch headspace from the top to allow a bubble to form.
- Stir and put the fermenting pebble on top. This will allow the gases to escape during fermentation but will keep the garlic submerged under.
- Place your jar in a cupboard in your kitchen where you won't forget about. Make sure you stir it daily.
- Once you see bubbles and the honey starts to thin out, fermentation has started. Allow your jar to ferment for at least 4 weeks. Once you are satisfied with your ferment, remove the fermenting pebble, screw the lid on and keep it in the fridge. This will stop the fermentation process.. You can't over ferment so feel free to keep it in the cupboard for as long as you like. Just remember to stir it daily.
- Your garlic will have a sweet, mild garlic flavor. The clove will be soft and enjoyable to eat. The honey will have a garlic taste that is perfect for adding to tea or making additional sauces with.
Notes
Fermentation is known for its probiotics that are produced during the fermentation process, which then contribute to a healthy balance of gut bacteria, and anti-inflammatory effects to promote overall well-being. Fermentation also acts as a natural preservative, extending the shelf life of the honey garlic mixture without the need for artificial additives.
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