Make a batch of this fermented honey garlic recipe now and have a medicinal powerhouse and immune boosting remedy in just one month. I first discovered the healing benefits of fermented honey garlic when I was pregnant with our third child and fell horribly sick. Many modern medicines were not an option. Thankfully I stumbled upon this ancient remedy and now it, along with my homemade fire cider and elderberry syrup, are winter staples in our home.
Fermented Honey Garlic Recipe
This fermentation is so easy it hardly needs a recipe. You simply need to add peeled garlic cloves into a jar covered by raw honey. I like to add one extra little ingredient (listed in the recipe below) that keeps botulism at bay, and finally you need time. In just a few weeks your fermentation will be ready to enjoy.
What are the Benefits of Fermented Honey Garlic?
Benefits of the Honey include:
- soothe sore throats
- is high in antioxidants
- contains compounds that are anti-inflammartory
- relieve gastroenteritis symptoms
Garlic, also known as nature’s antibiotic, contains:
- antiviral properties
- has antioxidants that protect the body against oxidative damage
- lessens severe common cold symptoms
- reduces blood pressure
What is fermented garlic and honey good for?
Both garlic and honey contain great immune boosting properties perfect for soothing that sore throat or easing seasonal cold symptoms. Not only is fermented honey garlic a good natural remedy but it is also delicious and can be used in cooking.
Ways to use Fermented Honey Garlic In Cooking
- add it to your salad dressings
- add it to your marinades for vegetables and meat
- take it by the tablespoon for an immunity boost
- create a sauce with it
- add it to your stir-fry
Fermented Honey Garlic: An Easy Fermentation Wonder That Will Heal
Course: Homemade Remedies, Natural RemediesCuisine: Fermented Honey Garlic, fermented foodsDifficulty: Easy12
servings10
minutes4
minutesMake a batch of this fermented honey garlic recipe now and have a medicinal powerhouse and immune boosting remedy in just one month. It is perfect for soothing that sore throat or easing seasonal cold symptoms. Not only is fermented honey garlic a good natural remedy but it is also delicious and can be used in cooking.
Ingredients
- Equipment: 8 or 16 oz glass jar
8-12 small heads of garlic
1 tbl vinegar
1 pint of raw honey
Directions
- Add Vinegar
Start by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the bottom of your glass jar. (This step is optional, however I like adding vinegar to keep the ph of the ferment lower) - Peel and Smash
Peel all the garlic cloves and lightly smash each one.
- Add Your Garlic To The Jar
You can fill your jar anywhere from 1/4 to 3/4 the way full with garlic cloves. (see note 2)
- Add Raw Honey
Pour your honey over the garlic. Stop halfway through and mix with a spoon to make sure the honey is thoroughly incorporated and fully covers all the garlic. Leave at least 2 inches of headroom at the top of your jar.
- Everyday do these Two Things
For the first 4 days flip and turn your jar a few times to allow the garlic and honey to fully meld together. Once the honey has thinned you do not need to continue this. Secondly burp the lid everyday for the first two weeks to let out the gases from the fermentation. (important SEE NOTE 3 or video)
- Enjoy
All though you can enjoy your honey garlic at anytime in the process, your honey garlic will be ready after 4 weeks. To mellow out the pungent garlic even more, allow it to continue for up to 8 weeks. Once it is done you can take this daily for immune boosting purposes or cook with it. This can be stored on the counter or in the cupboard for up to a year!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Use local organic raw honey. The thicker the better. Do not use pre-peeled garlic cloves.
- The ratios are adjustable. You simply need to make sure however much garlic you have it is full covered by honey and has two inches of headroom at the top of your jar.
- During the fermentation process gases are building up in your jar that need to be released. This is why it is important to burp the lid a few times a day for 3 days, and then once a day for the first two weeks. If you skip this step you may find an exploding jar. All you need to do it twist the lid enough to release the air and then shut it again just finger tight. You may hear a small pop as the gases are released. There are also fermentation lids you can buy for this.
I hope you enjoy this Homemade Fermented Honey Garlic Recipe!
If you try the recipe please rate it below and leave any tips or tricks you have learned along the way to share with others in the comments.
Other homemade healing recipes you may enjoy:
- Homemade Fire Cider
- Elderberry Syrup
- Cough Syrup
- Beet Kvass
