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Fire Cider

Make an easy traditional fire cider to boost your immune system and help keep your family healthy during cold and flu season.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Shredded Horseradish Root
  • 3 inch Chunk Grated Ginger Root
  • 3 inch Chunk Grated Turmeric Root
  • 1 Whole Garlic Bulb Crushed
  • 1 Whole Orange Sliced
  • 1 Whole Lemon Sliced
  • 1 Whole Jalapeno Pepper Sliced
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 Sprigs Fresh Parsley
  • 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 3 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
  • Raw Local Honey To Taste
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne Powder Spice To Taste

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Knife
  • Wide Mouth Mason Jar - 1 Qt with lid
  • Parchment Paper if using standard metal Mason Jar lid
  • Fine Mesh Strainer or Cheesecloth

Method
 

  1. 1. Wash your ingredients and grate, slice and chop so everything Is prepared.
    2. Layer all ingredients (except Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey & Cayenne) in the glass jar.
    3. Add the Apple Cider Vinegar to the jar so that all ingredients are submerged.
    4. Place a BPA-free plastic lid on the jar or if you are using the standard mason jar lid, place parchment paper between the top of the jar and the lid to avoid erosion of the metal.
    5. Sit your fire cider in a cool dark location for a minimum of 4 weeks, gently shaking the jar at least once a day.
    6. After 4 weeks is up, use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the liquid into a glass container where you will store your cider.
    7. Stir in honey & cayenne spice to taste.
    8. Your cider is ready to enjoy! Seal with an airtight lid and store in a pantry or your refrigerator. It will be good for 1 year.

Notes

  • As an immune boosting preventative, take 1-2 tbsps daily during cold and flu season. 
  • Before taking your cider, be sure to shake it to stir up anything that's settled on the bottom.
  • Feel free to scale up to make larger batches for a big family. 
  • Ingredients can be add/swapped out. Other options are additional herbs such as lemon balm, rosemary, etc. You can also add elderberries or cranberries and other kinds of peppers.