The key is to keep the food to be fermented submerged in the brine; or in this case the honey. This helps to prevent mold from growing on the exposed vegetables. Unfortunately the garlic wants to float quite high in the honey. The initial article mentioned flipping the jar to keep everything...
All good observations. I thought about using a standard airlock at first but was unsure how to keep it from getting gummed up with honey when I invert the jar. Does any one have a suggestion? My initial plan was to follow the article as closely as possible and see what happens. I do know...
Cooked the habanero ferment today with some spices. Smells like lots and lots of hot peppers. Pre cook pH ended up at 3.75. Will taste test after the jars cool.
I had that concern when I chose this jar but I think the article suggests this type.
I just went back and read through it again and found this note. "Cover it loosely with a lid to let the gasses escape." I guess I should do that.
What is this vegetable cream cheese of which you speak? It can't be garden variety as I have only ever heard of cream cheese being made from cow or sheep milk. Although it is said by some that I have not heard everything. Do you make it yourself and can you use store bought vegetables instead?