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Homemade Fire Cider

Fire cider is a traditional immune-supporting remedy with deep roots in folk medicine.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh horseradish root grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger root grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh turmeric root grated
  • 10 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers chopped, adjust for spice preference
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 2 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar enough to cover all ingredients
  • raw honey to taste, optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop the onion, horseradish, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and jalapeño peppers. You can leave the seeds in the jalapeños for extra heat, or remove them for milder fire cider.
  • Zest the lemon and orange, and then juice them.
  • In a clean, quart-sized glass jar, layer the chopped onion, grated horseradish, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño peppers, lemon zest, orange zest, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar over the ingredients in the jar until they are completely covered. Make sure to leave a little space at the top for expansion.
  • Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. If using a metal lid, place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap between the jar and the lid to prevent corrosion.
  • Place the jar in a dark, cool place (like a pantry) for about 3 to 4 weeks. Shake the jar daily to help mix the ingredients.
  • After 3 to 4 weeks, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass container.
  • If you find the fire cider too strong, you can add raw honey to taste. This will also sweeten it a bit and make it more palatable.
  • Store your fire cider in the refrigerator, where it can last for several months.
  • To use, take 1-2 tablespoons daily as a tonic or when you feel like you need an immune boost. You can also use it in cooking or as a salad dressing ingredient.