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2 half gallon jars of fire cider

Fire Cider

erynwhalen
Craft your own Fire Cider with this simple recipe. Combine organic ingredients in apple cider vinegar, let it steep for 4-6 weeks, strain, sweeten with honey, and store.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Canning
Cuisine American
Servings 1 gallon
Calories 9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 3 lemons
  • 1 - 2 limes
  • 1 medium sized ginger root
  • 1 - 2 Jalapeños
  • 1 - 2 Cayenne peppers
  • Horseradish root medium sized
  • 1 cup fresh Cranberries or a handful dried
  • 1 - 2 oranges
  • 5 - 7 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp of Rosemary fresh or dried
  • 2 tsp of turmeric
  • 2 Tbsp Black peppercorn

Instructions
 

  • Note on this recipe: You can put a bit more or less of each ingredient as you see fit. It's really hard to do fire cider wrong! There are many different ingredients you can put it, and play with the amounts. Just make sure that at the end it's completly submerged within the vinegar.
  • Clean and prepare 2, half gallon glass jars.
  • Gather ingredients and slice fruits and veggies thinly to fill bottles. Evenly distrubute ingredients between both jars.

    Fill with organic Apple Cider Vinegar: Cover ingredients completely.
  • Lids: it's best to use non-metallic lids or coverings to prevent the vinegar from corroding the metal. You can use plastic lids or parchment paper between the jar and the metal lid.
  • Infuse for 4-6 Weeks: Store in a cool, dark place and shake daily.

    Strain and Sweeten: Start with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of honey per quart of strained Fire Cider. You can adjust the sweetness as needed.

    Store in Amber Bottles: Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months to a year. Do a smell and taste test before using.

Notes

When and How to Use Fire Cider:
When:
Daily Maintenance: Take a shot (1-2 tablespoons) daily to support overall health.
Preventive Health: Use during flu season or when feeling run down to boost immunity.
Digestive Aid: Take before meals to aid digestion and promote gut health.
Cold and Flu: Increase intake when feeling under the weather for immune support.
How:
Straight Shot: Take a shot glass of Fire Cider directly.
Dilute: Mix with water, juice, or herbal tea to suit your taste.
Salad Dressing: Use in vinaigrettes for a flavorful kick.
Marinades: Add to marinades for a spicy, tangy twist.
Sipping: Sip slowly if the taste is too intense, and gradually increase intake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword fire cider, health
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