Fire Cider
A traditional folk remedy for just about anything, including the common cold. Fire cider is a blend of common kitchen ingredients and it's easy to make at home.
Servings: 1 Quart
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup freshly grated ginger root peeled or not
- 1/2 cup freshly grated horseradish root peeled
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 10 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 spicy peppers chopped if fresh (such as jalapeno or cayenne)
- 1 lemon sliced or chopped
- 1- quart raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup or more, local raw honey
Optional Ingredients
- Orange Lime, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Fresh Turmeric, Rosehips, Juniper berries, Star Anise, Schisandra berries, Astragalus, Parsley, Burdock, Echinacea, Peppercorns, Cinnamon, Yarrow, and/or Elderberry
Instructions
- Place all prepared ingredients in a large glass jar. Cover with the apple cider vinegar.
- Close the jar. If using a metal lid, put a piece of parchement between the glass and the lid, to keep the vinegar from touching the metal.
- Set aside in a dark spot, shaking daily (or as remembered).
- Let steep for 3-4 weeks, then use cheesecloth or a fine sieve to strain.
- Add honey to vinegar and stir until incorporated. Taste and add more if needed.
Notes
This will keep for 2 years in the fridge. Take 1-2 tablespoons (or 1 shot glass) at the first sign of a cold, and repeat every 3-4 hours until symptoms subside.
This mixture is also great added to a Bloody Mary or used in salad dressing.