Comments on: How to Make Fermented Honey and Garlic (plus safety tips) https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/ Your Foundation for Simple Living Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:54:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Angi Schneider https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-6614 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:54:58 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-6614 In reply to Honey Homesteader.

Crystallization is something that naturally happens to raw honey. It’s not been my experience that fermented honey crystallizes faster in the refrigerator than it does at room temperature.

]]> By: Honey Homesteader https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-6611 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:03:19 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-6611 1 star
Storage
Fermented honey garlic is one of the few ferments out there that shouldn’t be stored in the refrigerator. Yes, that means that it will continue to ferment a slight bit some as the months go on, but that’s okay! Most of it will finish out within the first month.

Tuck it away in your cabinet or cupboard and it will be just fine in there. Coolish temps are great (55-65 degrees), but don’t be tempted to keep it in the fridge. Otherwise, it’ll crystalize and turn hard as a rock.

]]> By: Kathie Lapcevic https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5300 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:50:59 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5300 In reply to Andrea.

Smashing the garlic could release garlic juice / water into honey – thinning it out and reducing the ph. It’s a small chance but still a chance which could lead to mold and other issues.

]]> By: Andrea https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5299 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:52:04 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5299 Why can’t you smash the garlic? I would think this allows more of the properties to Infuse into the honey?

]]> By: Angi Schneider https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5157 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:12:42 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5157 In reply to D.

No, it doesn’t need to be stored in a dark place during fermenting. It’s perfectly safe to use.

]]> By: D https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5154 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:22:00 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5154 Does it have to be stored in a dark place during the fermentation process? I have left mine on my kitchen counter. Is it still safe to use?

]]> By: Angi Schneider https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5150 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:45:25 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5150 In reply to Angelia.

Just put it on like you would a lid for a mayonnaise jar. There’s no need crank it down.

]]> By: Angelia https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5128 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:53:33 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5128 Do you tighten the lid when you put it in the refrigerator after fermentation?

]]> By: Angi Schneider https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5088 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:27:11 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5088 In reply to Farrah Wilson.

Yes, but it will continue to rapidly ferment – I would suggest leaving it out long enough to get the flavor how you like it and then putting it in the refrigerator.

]]> By: Farrah Wilson https://rootsy.org/fermented-garlic-and-honey/#comment-5083 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:02:25 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6999#comment-5083 Will it be okay if it’s not in the fridge?

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