Fire Cider Recipe (Immune-Supporting Herbal Tonic)
This homemade fire cider is a zesty, antioxidant-rich tonic made from fresh roots, herbs, citrus, and raw apple cider vinegar. It’s a traditional folk remedy known for its warming, digestive, and naturally supportive properties — perfect to prepare before cold and flu season.
Servings: 56 TB
Calories: 15kcal
Cost: 15-25
Equipment
- Quart-size glass jar with plastic lid
- grater or food processor
- fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- clean storage bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh horseradish root grated and slices
- ½ cup fresh ginger root grated and sliced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 fresh jalapeño sliced (leave seeds for more heat)
- 1 small pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup fresh turmeric root grated and sliced (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns or freshly ground
- 4 cups Raw apple cider vinegar enough to cover ingredients, about 3½–4 cups
- ¼ cup raw honey to taste (added after straining)
Instructions
- Place horseradish, ginger, onion, garlic, jalapeño, turmeric, citrus, herbs, and spices into a clean quart-sized glass jar.
- Pour raw apple cider vinegar over the top until everything is completely submerged.
- Cover with a plastic lid, label with the date, and shake well. Store in a cool, dark place for 3–4 weeks, shaking daily.
- After steeping, strain the liquid through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar. Stir in raw honey to taste.
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Notes
Storage: Keeps up to 6-12 months in the refrigerator or a cool, dark pantry. Shake before each use.
Sweetness: Add honey only after straining to preserve enzymes and beneficial compounds.
Turmeric tip: Turmeric stains surfaces easily — use gloves or stainless-steel tools.
Prep tip: Grate as much of the roots as possible for a stronger infusion. Chop any large pieces.
Produce cleaning tip: Spray roots and citrus with white vinegar and water, let sit a few minutes, then scrub.
Usage: Take 1 tablespoon daily as a wellness shot or add to tea, soups, or salad dressings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tb | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg