Description
Fire cider is a bold, vinegary tonic made by steeping roots, citrus, and hot peppers in apple cider vinegar, perfect for wellness routines.
Ingredients
- Apple cider vinegar with the mother, enough to cover everything
- Fresh ginger, sliced
- Fresh turmeric, sliced (or ground if needed)
- Garlic cloves, smashed
- Onion or shallot, sliced
- Horseradish root, grated or finely chopped
- Hot pepper like jalapeño or serrano, sliced
- Black peppercorns, a few
- Citrus like lemon or orange, sliced
- Raw honey to taste after straining
Instructions
- Wash and prep all produce. Slice or chop thinly. Smash the garlic to release the oils.
- Pack a clean glass jar with the ginger, turmeric, garlic, onion, horseradish, hot pepper, peppercorns, and citrus.
- Pour in apple cider vinegar until everything is fully covered. Tighten the lid and label with the date.
- Store in a cool, dark spot and shake daily. Steep for 2 to 4 weeks.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Stir in raw honey to taste.
Notes
Experiment with flavor tweaks by adding rosemary, increasing citrus, or adjusting sweetness to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 2880
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg