Fire Cider
It’s that time of the year, the sun is sinking low sooner in the evening, the leaves are just starting to crispen + change, the mornings are cool + dewey, and the deep fall is just around the corner.
In preparation for winter, the cooler months + cold/flu season here in the Midwest, I prepared a batch of fire cider to ward off the unwanted germs + keep our immune systems healthy.
We have used fire cider for the past couple of years, finding out about it on a trip to Puerto Rico, where we visited an amazing kombucha spot in the local area of Rincon. I fell in love with their products + wanted to utilize them back at home.
It’s super easy to re-create yourself + your whole body will thank you come winter.
I used the original recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs as my guide, and modified it along the way, utilizing a large mason jar for storage. If you end up trying this recipe for yourself, tag us in your photos - we would love to see + feature you!
Ingredients
1 medium organic onion, chopped
10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root (or organic ginger root powder)
1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root (or organic horseradish powder)
1 Tbsp. organic turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. organic cayenne powder
2 Tbsp. of dried rosemary leaves
organic apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of raw, local honey, or to taste
Directions
Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you've never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar's top.
Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
After one month, use cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
Next comes the honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.
