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Fire Cider Benefits And A Simple Fire Cider Recipe

Fire cider is a simple way to help boost your immune system all year
round. In this post learn about fire cider benefits and how to make it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Quart
Course: Fermented Foods
Calories: 28
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar. The exact amount depends on how large your glass jar is – you need enough to fill the jar completely once all the other ingredients are added.
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger – chopped or grated
  • 1/2 cup dried horseradish. Please note that horseradish is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Simply omit it if this applies!
  • 1 medium onion – chopped
  • 10 cloves garlic – minced or chopped
  • 2 hot peppers
  • The zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric ground
  • ½ tablespoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey or more depending on taste

Method
 

  1. Chop/grate everything.
  2. Put all the ingredients into a glass mason jar. I normally use a quart jar.
  3. Pour apple cider vinegar over everything until the jar is completely full.
  4. Seal the jar – do not let metal touch the acid mixture. Either use a jar with a plastic ring seal or add parchment paper between the ring seal and mixture.
  5. Leave it to sit on the counter for 8 weeks. Try to shake it every few days to keep everything moving.
  6. After 8 weeks, strain it off.
  7. Add honey to taste. (In my experience while the honey helps, get be ready for some spice!)
  8. Store in the fridge. I’ve read that it can be stored up for a year.
  9. Drink it daily or when you feel a cold coming on. Shake the bottle before pouring out your dose.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

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Notes

How much fire cider should you consumer?
In the colder seasons, I take 1-2 tablespoons every day as a preventative. If you feel yourself getting ill, you can up the dose.
Ways to consume fire cider?
1. Straight: embrace the flavour and sip it straight!
2. As a salad dressing: a more subtle option
3. As a marinade: this sounds delicious!

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