Description
Discover the power of homemade fire cider – a potent herbal tonic designed to boost your immune health during the colder months. This traditional recipe blends zesty ingredients like garlic, ginger, and horseradish into a flavorful elixir that not only enhances your meals but also supports overall wellness. Easy to make and highly customizable, fire cider offers a spicy kick that can be enjoyed straight, in salad dressings, or as a unique addition to your favorite recipes. With its long shelf life and versatile usage, this homemade remedy ensures you’re always prepared to fend off seasonal colds while enjoying delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow or white onion
- 4–5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 3–4 tbsp fresh horseradish, grated
- 3–4 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Raw apple cider vinegar (enough to cover ingredients)
- Optional: raw honey
- Optional: cayenne pepper powder
- Optional: citrus fruits
- Optional: turmeric
- Optional: hot chili peppers
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, horseradish, and ginger.
- Pack a glass jar with the prepared ingredients.
- Pour raw apple cider vinegar over the top until filled.
- Seal the jar and let it infuse at room temperature for 3-4 weeks, shaking daily.
- Strain out solids using cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
- Mix in raw honey and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg