Fire Cider Recipe
Fight cold & flu season with this tried and true, traditional fire cider tonic.
Equipment
- 1 Quart sized mason jar
- 1 Mesh sieve or strainer
- 1 chopping knife
- 1 Microplane grater
Ingredients
- Organic apple cider vinegar (enough to fill the jar)
- 1/4 cup Grated horseradish (fresh root or jarred)
- 2 tbsp Fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 tbsp Minced garlic (fresh or jarred)
- 1/4 cup Grated fresh turmeric (or 1 tablespoon turmeric powder)
- 1 tbsp Chopped hot peppers (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 Cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder)
- 1 tbsp Honey (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all solid the ingredients except the honey in a glass jar.
- Fill the remainder of the jar with apple cider vinegar and ensure all ingredients are submerged.
- Seal the jar tightly and shake it vigorously.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks, shaking it once every day to mix the ingredients.
- After the infusion period, strain the liquid with a mesh sieve or strainer and transfer it to a clean jar.
- Take 1-2 tablespoons daily for immune boosting, cold & flu fighting, and other health benefits. Consume plain or add to hot water or tea.