Fire cider is a popular (and tasty!) herbal folk remedy popularized by esteemed herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar, who inspired the recipe below. This tasty vinegar infusion powered by warming and wellness-supporting ingredients is an especially pleasant and easy way to boost natural health processes, stimulate digestion, and raise your internal thermostat on cold days.
Ingredients
1 medium organic onion, chopped
10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
½ cup fresh grated organic ginger root (or organic ginger root powder)
½ cup fresh grated organic horseradish root (or organic horseradish powder)
1 T organic turmeric powder
¼ tsp organic cayenne powder
2 T dried rosemary leaves
Organic apple cider vinegar
¼ cup raw, local honey, or to taste
directions
Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you’ve never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar’s top.
Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
After one month, use the cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
Next comes the honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.