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Lacto-Fermented Garlic
Learn how to make easy lacto-fermented garlic that is a delicious way to add probiotics to your diet.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3-4 heads peeled garlic
- 1 quart Water - filtered
- 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
- Herbs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Create brine by warming up water and dissolving salt. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Peel garlic and fill a quart-sized mason jar, leaving about 1 inch of head space.
- 3
Add any dried herbs, like basil, oregano, or thyme, if you would like.
- 4
Pour cooled brine over peeled garlic, leaving 1 inch head space, and place fermentation lid on top.
- 5
Allow to ferment for 3-4 weeks (or longer), then refrigerate or place in a cool root cellar.