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Homemade Fire Cider

Homemade Fire Cider

Learn how to make fire cider, a spicy, immune-boosting tonic crafted from fresh horseradish, ginger, garlic, onions, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, and sweetened with honey.
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Course: Drinks
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Steeping Time: 28 days
Total Time: 28 days 30 minutes
Servings: 1 Quart
Calories: 16kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup organic ginger root freshly peeled and finely grated
  • ½ cup fresh horseradish root grated
  • 1 medium organic onion chopped
  • 10 organic garlic cloves crushed or roughly chopped
  • 2 organic jalapeño peppers chopped
  • 1 organic lemon using both the zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder or 2 tablespoons freshly grated organic turmeric root
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • Organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar (enough to fully cover ingredients)
  • ¼ cup organic raw honey or more to taste

Instructions

  • Add the grated ginger, horseradish, chopped onion, garlic, jalapeño peppers, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, turmeric, and cayenne powder to a clean, quart-size glass jar.
  • Pour the apple cider vinegar into the jar until all ingredients are completely submerged and the liquid reaches the top. Making sure everything is fully covered is important to help prevent spoilage.
  • If using a metal lid, place a piece of natural parchment paper between the jar and the lid so the vinegar does not touch the metal. A plastic lid can also be used if available. Secure the lid, shake the jar well to mix everything together, and place it in a cool, dark location. Let the mixture sit for 4–6 weeks, shaking the jar briefly each day.
  • After about one month, strain the mixture using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pouring the liquid into a clean jar. Press or squeeze the solids well to extract as much liquid as possible. The leftover solids can be added to stir-fries or composted if preferred.
  • Stir the raw honey into the strained liquid until fully blended. Taste and add more honey if needed to reach the desired level of sweetness.
  • Store the finished fire cider in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in a cool, dark place. Take 1–2 tablespoons as needed.

Notes

This recipe can be adjusted to personal taste. Optional additions include cinnamon, orange, or grapefruit.
Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 2g