Fermented Hot Honey

The Farmer’s Table: 

Ingredients

¾ cup peeled garlic cloves, sliced thin

¼ cup finely diced onion (about half a medium onion)

3-4 spicy chili peppers, sliced thin

Optional 2 small sweet peppers, sliced thin

6 sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped from stems (good for sweet and savory dishes). Optional: rosemary, Oregano, Basel or Italian seasoning.

1 ½ C honey. 

Use a Tablespoon of  vinegar as well if worried about botulism.

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a pint jar and top with honey, stirring that it can reach all crevices.
Cover with a fermentation lid or a cloth secured with a rubber band. 

Leave on counter for one week, stirring or shaking daily.
Seal with a solid lid and store in the fridge.