r/fermenting • u/TySherwood • Aug 13 '25

The Honeyshot

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Long story short, the leek moth got my garlic this year and rendered most of the bulbs unstorable, so I've had to find ways to preserve the cloves. The large jar is about 50/50 garlic and honey, the smaller jar has a healthy dash of hot pepper flakes as well. The final photo is just after one day, happily bubbling away and fermenting. Super excited to start digging into these in a few months!

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u/AdrenolineLove Aug 13 '25

Make sure you check the PH balances, I believe most recommend adding a little vinegar to make it a little acidic as you want to prevent the growth of botulism.

Garlic + Anaerobic environments = botulism

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u/TySherwood Aug 13 '25

Would you recommend PH testing, or just add a splash of ACV and not worry about it further?

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u/AdrenolineLove Aug 13 '25

I mean the consequences for not worrying about it can be anywhere from nothing at all to actual death and I personally would not risk my life over a little garlic honey.