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Fire Cider

Fire cider is a nourishing winter tonic, which we use during the winter months to stay healthy. The beauty of fire cider - it is economical and easy to make at home. However, it does have to sit for one month to reach its maximum strength, so you need to plan ahead. To have a continuous flow during the winter months, as soon as you are done straining one batch, get another batch ready.
Typically, I double this recipe. As long as I have all the ingredients out and am chopping and grating, it just makes sense.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Nutrional Supplement
Servings 1 quart jar

Equipment

  • 1 quart jar with lid
  • parchment paper
  • cheesecloth for straining

Ingredients
  

Initial Ingredients to Place in Clean Jar

  • 1 medium onion, chopped (preferably organic)
  • 10 cloves garlic, crushed (preferably organic)
  • 2 jalapenos, chopped (preferably organic)
  • 1 lemon, squeezed (optional add zest)
  • ½ cup grated ginger root
  • ½ cup grated horseradish root
  • 1 Tbsp powdered turmeric
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 2 Tbsp dried rosemary (or 1 tsp. powdered rosemary)
  • apple cider vinegar to fill jar

After the 30 days of brewing and once the liquid is strained, add honey

  • ¼ cup local honey (you can add more to taste)

Instructions
 

Initial Preparation

  • Sterilize your jar by adding some hot or boiling water. Empty and dry.
  • Place all your ingredients in the jar as you chop it.
  • Pour in the apple cider vinegar until it almost reaches the brim of the jar.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper over the top of the jar and screw on the lid. The parchment keeps the vinegar from touching the metal lid.
  • Write the beginning and ending date on the lid.
  • Store in a dry, cool, dark place for 1 month. Shake daily or almost daily.
  • After one month, place your cheesecloth inside a metal colander that is over a bowl to catch the liquid.
  • Slowly pour the contents over the cheesecloth. Squeeze the cheesecloth to get out all the good liquid. Discard.
  • Add the honey to the strained liquid if desired.
  • Move the liquid into a clean jar or jars. Store in the fridge.
  • We make small jars so each family member has their own.

Dosing

  • Take 1 Tbsp per day to maintain health and up to 3 Tbsp if you feel the sniffles coming on.
Keyword Winter Tonic
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