Description
Homemade fire cider is a tangy, invigorating tonic that harnesses the power of natural ingredients to strengthen your immune system and bring warmth during the colder months. This vibrant remedy combines zesty elements like onion, garlic, horseradish, and ginger with raw apple cider vinegar for a delicious infusion that’s easy to make at home. Perfect as a daily wellness shot, salad dressing, or marinade, fire cider offers versatile uses that enhance both flavor and health benefits. With its long shelf life and customizable nature, this recipe allows you to tailor the tonic to your personal taste while reaping its numerous health rewards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow or white onion
- 4–5 cloves garlic
- 3–4 tbsp fresh horseradish
- 3–4 tbsp fresh ginger
- Raw apple cider vinegar (enough to fill the jar)
- Optional: raw honey
- Optional: cayenne pepper powder
- Optional: fresh citrus
- Optional: turmeric
- Optional: black pepper
Instructions
- Chop or process the onion, garlic, horseradish, and ginger.
- Slice any optional citrus and add to the jar.
- Pack the jar with prepared ingredients until about ¾ full.
- Pour raw apple cider vinegar over the ingredients until filled.
- Seal and let infuse at room temperature for 3-4 weeks; shake daily.
- After infusion, strain using cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
- Add honey and cayenne (if desired) to taste; mix well.
- Store in a cool dark place or refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 14
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg