Fermented Habanero Hot Honey | How to Ferment Honey

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar syrup is more affordable.

habanero peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños are milder; banana peppers are more affordable.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White vinegar is a healthier option with similar acidity.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor with fewer calories; onion powder is often cheaper.

Chop the 3 Habaneros and 1 Fresno chili into strips.

Put on gloves or wash your hands after handling the peppers.

Place the chopped peppers into a mason jar.

Add 1 pound of raw honey to the jar, flipping it upside down to get every last drop.

Ensure no peppers are poking up from the top and that they are all submerged in honey.

Store the jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for 1-2 weeks to ferment.

After 1 week, check the consistency of the honey; it should be looser than when first mixed.

Taste the honey every few days and stir it to release gases and mix flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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