Description

This Fermented Honey Garlic combines wholesome garlic and raw honey to create a delightful treat. The simple process yields an irresistible flavor perfect for enhancing your meals, whether you’re looking for a healthy addition or a comforting condiment.

Ingredients

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1 to 1¼ cups (~ 4½-5 oz / 128-142 g) peeled whole garlic cloves
1 cup (12 oz / 340 g) raw, unfiltered honey plus more as needed

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Instructions

Add the peeled garlic cloves to a clean 16-ounce wide-mouth mason jar, filling the jar no more than about three-quarters full.
Pour the raw, unfiltered honey over the garlic until the cloves are fully submerged. Use a chopstick or similar tool to gently stir and release any trapped air bubbles, allowing the honey to settle completely around the garlic.
Add more honey as necessary to keep all cloves covered, leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top to allow for fermentation activity.
Seal the jar with a loose-fitting lid, ensuring it is not tightened fully.
Place the jar at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, and let it ferment for 3 to 4 weeks. During the first week, gently turn the jar upside down once a day to coat any floating garlic with honey. Loosen the lid daily to release gas and reseal loosely afterward.
As the garlic ferments, expect bubbles to form, the honey to thin, and cloves to float—these changes are normal.
Start tasting after 2 weeks. For milder garlic flavor, use sooner. For deeper flavor, ferment for 3 to 4 weeks or more.
Once the desired flavor is reached, tighten the lid and store the jar at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer shelf stability.

Notes

Using raw, unfiltered honey is crucial for fermentation.
Make sure the jar and any utensils used are clean to prevent unwanted bacteria.
Fermentation times can vary; taste periodically to find your preferred flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 64
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg