Fermented Galic Honey

[Cajun Smokes]

Recently I found myself getting into fermentation of meat and vegetables. Fermented garlic in honey just didn't make sense to me, seemed like a flavor confusion lol. After researching this, discovering health benefits and so many people saying the flavor is terrific after the fermentation has taken place, I decided to give it a try. So today I emptied a bag of pre peeled garlic I picked up at Sam's, dumped them into a sterilized 1/2 gallon jar and filled with raw unfiltered honey, thats it, its that simple.Never had this but really looking forward to it now. Hope everyone has a great new year!

 

[one eyed jack]

I'd never heard of that one. Sounds interesting.

Let us know what you think of it. How long does it sit before you try it?

 

[justplainbob]

make sure you burp the jar every day or so

 

[bauchjw]

Wow, that’s incredibly creative. Can’t wait to see how it goes!

 

[Cajun Smokes]

I'd never heard of that one. Sounds interesting.

Let us know what you think of it. How long does it sit before you try it?

Recommendations on the internet are all over the place of course, from 1-4 weeks. I will try at 2 weeks and go from there.

 

[Cajun Smokes]

make sure you burp the jar every day or so

Sorry, picture did not show, I use the fermenting air locks (vents) as seen in this pic here.

 

[justplainbob]

good idea with those jars
usually takes a month for me
the garlic will be candied and could make your dentist a fortune
the honey gets watery

 

[Cajun Smokes]

good idea with those jars
usually takes a month for me
the garlic will be candied and could make your dentist a fortune
the honey gets watery

Hahaha hopefully the dentist will not be needed.

 

[Fueling Around]

I've never had sugar cured garlic.
Not sure why it is called "fermented"

The phrase "raw unfiltered honey" is misleading unless one knows the source.
All true domestic USA or Canadian honey is "raw" and "filtered" only to remove bee body parts.

Honey from "other" sources is pasteurized (not raw) and microfiltered to remove pollens that reveal the true source (usually South American). It is usually sold as your generic honey.

 

[Cajun Smokes]

I've never had sugar cured garlic.
Not sure why it is called "fermented"

The phrase "raw unfiltered honey" is misleading unless one knows the source.
All true domestic USA or Canadian honey is "raw" and "filtered" only to remove bee body parts.

Honey from "other" sources is pasteurized (not raw) and microfiltered to remove pollens that reveal the true source (usually South American). It is usually sold as your generic honey.

So what should I call this honey to be correct? I hate to give misleading information to others. Honey comes from a family farm. It is collected by a professional that leaves some of the honey at the farm before taking the rest for whatever process is done. What should this type of honey be called?

 

[jcam222]

I’ve became quite the fermenting junkie this year as well. This is cool and I look forward to following for your results.

 

[Cajun Smokes]

I’ve became quite the fermenting junkie this year as well. This is cool and I look forward to following for your results.

Looking forward to this one myself as well. I love doing things that aren't exactly normal in everyone's world lol.

 

[Fueling Around]

You are fortunate to have the best quality honey.
Sorry to alarm you. My post was meant as a caution for others. I don't think pasteurized honey will give the same results

So what should I call this honey to be correct? I hate to give misleading information to others. Honey comes from a family farm. It is collected by a professional that leaves some of the honey at the farm before taking the rest for whatever process is done. What should this type of honey be called?

Your honey source is true raw and unfiltered. It is also local honey meaning the bees collect nectar from area blossoms. Perfect source for using in home recipes.

I worked in the honey business many years ago. We gave honey back to the landowners as payment in kind.

 

[Cajun Smokes]

Thank you for the information. I love meeting all the people on this site. Such a wealth of knowledge is shared here.

 

[one eyed jack]

Recommendations on the internet are all over the place of course, from 1-4 weeks. I will try at 2 weeks and go from there.

Thanks CS.

 

[pineywoods]

The phrase "raw unfiltered honey" is misleading unless one knows the source.
All true domestic USA or Canadian honey is "raw" and "filtered" only to remove bee body parts.

Honey from "other" sources is pasteurized (not raw) and microfiltered to remove pollens that reveal the true source (usually South American). It is usually sold as your generic honey.

I wish that this was true but being a long time beekeeper I can tell you some people and companies aren't honest and aren't selling what they claim they are.

 

[Cajun Smokes]

Quick update. Had a look at this on the way out for work this morning. Surprisingly, less then 48hrs it's already bubbling and honey is noticeably thinner. I knew this was part of the process just didn't think it would happen so soon.

 

[one eyed jack]

Progress.

 

[BurntWeenie]

And now you have Mead

 

[Cajun Smokes]

So what do you do with Mead?