Easy Fire Cider Recipe
A spicy and tangy homemade fire cider made with apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic, horseradish, and peppers. Traditionally used as a seasonal wellness tonic and flavorful culinary ingredient.
Equipment
- Glass jar, cutting board, knife, grater, measuring cups, fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, glass bottles
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh grated ginger
- 1 cup fresh grated horseradish
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 jalapeño or 2–3 hot peppers sliced
- 1 medium apple chopped
- 2 –3 lemon slices
- 2 –3 cups raw apple cider vinegar
- 2 –4 tablespoons raw honey optional
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all ingredients.
- Place ginger, horseradish, garlic, onion, peppers, apple, and lemon into a clean glass jar.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the ingredients until fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and shake gently.
- Store in a cool, dark place for 3–6 weeks, shaking daily.
- Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in honey if desired.
- Transfer to clean glass bottles and store.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients remain submerged during infusion.
- Add honey only after straining.
- Adjust peppers to control heat level.
- Refrigeration extends shelf life.
- Calories: 12
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
