Traditional Fire Cider
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3 to 6weeks |
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Serves:
1
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Fire cider is a medicinal concoction that has been used for many generations to support healthy digestion, keep away seasonal infections, boost circulation and get rid of sinus congestion.
Ingredients
- 1/2cup peeled and diced horseradish
- 1/2cup peeled and diced garlic
- 1/2cup peeled and diced onion
- 1/4cup peeled and diced ginger
- 1/4cup peeled and diced turmeric
- 1pc habanero chili, split in half
- 1pc orange, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2pc lemon, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2cup chopped parsley
- 2tablespoons chopped rosemary
- 2tablespoons chopped thyme
- 1teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 to 3cups raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar (at least 5% acidity)
- 1/4cup raw honey, or more to taste
Servings: pint or more
Instructions
- Place all of the vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices in a clean 1-quart jar. Fill the jar with vinegar, covering all the ingredients and making sure there are no air bubbles. Cap the jar. If using a metal lid, place a piece of parchment or wax paper between the jar and the lid to prevent corrosion from the vinegar. Shake well.
- Let the jar sit for 3 to 6 weeks, shaking daily (or as often as you remember).
- Strain the vinegar into a clean jar. Add honey to taste. Refrigerate and use within a year.
Recipe Notes
These are other ingredients you can experiment with:
- Turmeric
- Citrus
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Rose hips
- Mint
- Lemongrass
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