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fire cider recipe
Isabella

Homemade Fire Cider

A bold, tangy, and spicy wellness tonic made with fresh horseradish, ginger, turmeric, citrus, and herbs infused in raw apple cider vinegar. This traditional fire cider boosts immunity, warms you from the inside, and adds zing to drinks, dressings, and marinades.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 48 tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Drinks
Cuisine: herbal, Wellness
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base & Infusion
  • 3 cups organic raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar plus more as needed to fully submerge ingredients
  • 7 oz fresh horseradish grated or roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 7 oz fresh ginger grated or roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 oz fresh turmeric grated or chopped (about ¼ cup – substitute 1 tbsp turmeric powder if fresh is unavailable)
  • Flavor Boosters
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 10 garlic cloves crushed or chopped
  • 2 –3 jalapeño peppers sliced (or ¼–½ tsp organic cayenne powder for extra heat)
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 orange sliced
  • Aromatic Herbs & Spices
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary about 0.1 oz
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme about 0.1 oz
  • 1 tsp peppercorns optional
  • For Sweetness Added at the End
  • Raw honey to taste

Method
 

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Grate or chop horseradish, ginger, turmeric; slice jalapeños, lemon, and orange; chop onion; crush garlic.
  2. Layer the Jar: Place prepared produce and spices into a clean 1.5–2 quart jar.
  3. Add the Vinegar: Pour apple cider vinegar over ingredients until fully submerged.
  4. Seal and Protect: Use parchment under metal lid or a plastic lid. Seal tightly.
  5. Shake and Store: Shake gently. Store in a cool, dark place 3–4 weeks, shaking daily.
  6. Strain: Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth, pressing solids to extract liquid.
  7. Sweeten and Taste: Stir in raw honey to taste. Adjust sweetness.
  8. Store: Transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate up to 6 months or keep in cool pantry up to 3 months.

Notes

Adjust heat by using more or fewer peppers. Add extra citrus for brightness. Honey should be added after straining to keep its raw properties intact.