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A large glass jar filled with layers of citrus, ginger, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar on a wooden countertop.
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FIRE CIDER RECIPE

Looking for a traditional fire cider recipe? This easy guide walks you through making a potent herbal tonic with ginger and garlic. Try it!
Course Beverage, Snack
Cuisine American, Herbal
Keyword Fire cider recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 45 Servings
Calories 15kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh horseradish root grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger root grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh turmeric root grated
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 10 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 to 2 hot peppers jalapeno, habanero, or cayenne, sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 to 4 cups raw unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar ACV
  • 1/4 cup raw honey added after infusion

Instructions

  • Prepare all raw ingredients by grating, chopping, or slicing the horseradish, ginger, turmeric, onion, garlic, hot peppers, and citrus.
  • Place all the prepared solid ingredients and fresh herbs into a large, clean glass mason jar.
  • Pour the raw unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar into the jar, ensuring all ingredients are completely submerged to prevent spoilage.
  • Place a piece of parchment or wax paper over the top of the jar before screwing on the metal lid to prevent the vinegar from rusting the metal.
  • Store the sealed jar in a cool, dark place like a pantry for 2 to 6 weeks, shaking the jar daily to encourage infusion.
  • Once the infusion period is complete, strain the mixture through cheesecloth, a fine mesh sieve, or a clean coffee filter into a clean bowl, squeezing the solids to extract all the liquid.
  • Stir raw honey into the strained liquid to balance the heat and sweeten to your preference.
  • Store the finished fire cider in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and take 1 to 2 tablespoons daily, or use as an addition to salad dressings, teas, and marinades.

Notes

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon | Calories: 15 kcal | Total Fat: 0g | Sodium: 1mg | Total Carbohydrates: 4g | Sugars: 3g | Protein: 0g