I first came across Fire Cider last year when I began my studies of herbalism. It is said to give a warm and jolting jumpstart to your day when a spoonful is taken in the cold mornings of winter. At the first sign of a cold, three spoonfuls of this spicy concoction will scare the pesky bacteria away! The great thing about Fire Cider is that it is quite simple to make and you may already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen and/or garden.
Fire Cider:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh grated ginger root
- 1/2 cup fresh grated horseradish root
- 10 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- Black peppercorns
- Organic apple cider vinegar with Mother
- Honey (local is best to keep away allergies!)
- Quart-sized mason jar
- Wax/parchment paper
1. Add all of the chopped veggies, herbs, and juices to your mason jar.
2. Pour in the apple cider vinegar until all of the ingredients are covered with an inch or so of the liquid. 3. Place a piece of wax paper/parchment paper on the top and seal the lid. (Metal + Acidity = Bad bad)
4. Let sit in a cool, dark place for one month.
5. Take out the fire cider and strain all of the pulp from the liquid. Do what you will with all those herbs & veggies. (Might I suggest adding to salads, stir-frys, or eating straight up for the bold?)
6. Add 1/4 cup of honey to the liquid and mix. Add as much honey until it tastes to your desires. Voila!
And that's how you make Fire Cider. Really spicy food is extremely good for your immune system, so keep this up your sleeve to keep away those annoying winter sniffles. I made some last weekend to have ready by Samhain and am quite excited to try it. Hope you all find this useful and blessed be!
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