Honey Fermented Ginger

I love being cozy--like seriously cozy. When it gets cold outside, and we have to turn the heat on – I love staying at home curled up under a blanket with some tea (with honey) and a good book. My trusty tea sidekick and part of my winter wellness pantry, this honey-fermented ginger is a boost of the good stuff. This ginger honey is a powerhouse of live cultures and flavors.

This fermented honey recipe is an easy fermentation project that is great if you are interest

Raw Honey 101

Raw honey is not pasteurized or filtered and is considered more "natural" than processed honey. Raw honey contains various beneficial nutrients, enzymes, and microbes that are often lost or destroyed during pasteurization and filtering.

These nutrients and enzymes can play a role in the fermentation process, helping to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms and contributing to the flavor and overall quality of your honey ferment.

Ingredients

Raw Honey

It is generally recommended to use raw honey for fermenting, as it will provide a source of nutrients and enzymes that can help the fermentation process. However, you can still use regular, pasteurized honey if you do not have raw honey. The fermentation process will still occur, but the resulting product may differ slightly in flavor.

Fresh Ginger

Equipment

• Mandolin or vegetable peeler
• Spoon: use the side of a spoon is great for peeling
• Sharp knife

Instructions

Wash and peel the ginger, then slice it into matchsticks or grate it using a fine grater. Combine the grated ginger and honey in the jar. Stir well to combine.

Tightly seal the jar and store it at room temperature in a dark place. Allow the mixture to ferment for at least a week, but up to a month or more, depending on your desired level of fermentation.

Agitating it daily is important, so there's no mold growth on any surfaces - this is important! Keep an eye out for any signs of spoilage, but it's important to give your jar a shake daily. After a week, you may taste test if desired; Store in sealed glass jars at room temperature indefinitely. 

Place the jar on a plate away from direct sunlight. Be sure to burp the jar daily to release trapped carbon dioxide.

Expert Tips

Always wash your hands thoroughly and use clean utensils to avoid contaminating the mixture.

How to enjoy this honey

marinade or salad dressings

natural remedy

if you are fighting something off or have a bit of a sore throat, a tablespoon in black tea or a hot toddy would be an option to soothe