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Fire Cider

A powerful homemade tonic made with vinegar, herbs, spices, and roots to naturally support your immune system.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 days
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Course: Health Drink, Tonic
Cuisine: Homemade
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium horseradish root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 10 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 large ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large jalapeño peppers, sliced (seeds included for heat)
  • 1 large lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother), enough to cover
  • ¼ cup raw honey (added after straining)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place all chopped roots, onion, garlic, peppers, lemon zest, juice, and spices into a clean glass jar.
  2. Pour apple cider vinegar over the ingredients until fully submerged, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top. Seal tightly.
  3. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 4–6 weeks, shaking every few days.
  4. After infusing, strain out all solids using a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
  5. Stir in raw honey to taste. Pour into a glass bottle and store.

Notes

Always use raw apple cider vinegar with the mother. Use glass jars since vinegar reacts with metal. Shake the jar every few days for better extraction. Taste after 2 weeks and adjust sweetness if needed. Store fire cider in a sealed glass bottle for up to 12–18 months.