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Today I'm sharing a recipe for FIRE CIDER!
This fiery concoction has been revered for generations as a simple and
effective remedy to relieve sinus congestion, ward off colds and flus,
aid digestion, and increase circulation.
The standard base ingredients are apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, and hot peppers, but there are other herbs that can be thrown in for added kick.
This should be made well in advance as it is best used after 4 weeks.
Fire
Cider Recipe
You can find recipes for Fire Cider all over the internet. I first read about fire cider in Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health
Ingredients
½ cup
peeled and shredded/diced ginger root
½ cup
peeled and shredded/diced horseradish root
½ cup
peeled and diced turmeric OR 1/4 cup additional ginger and 1/4 cup additional
horseradish
½ cup
white onion, chopped
¼ cup
minced or crushed garlic cloves
2 organic
jalapeno peppers, chopped
Zest and
juice from 2 organic lemons
Raw apple
cider vinegar
Raw,
organic honey to taste
If you’re using a metal lid, line it with wax paper so that the vinegar doesn’t corrode it, then put the lid on. Place in a dark, room temperature cabinet for 2-4 weeks. (A month is best)
Some recipes say to leave the mixture out on the counter. I put my fire cider in the fridge. I also recommend shaking your mixture vigorously once a week. I do this with all of my tinctures as well.
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I've been meaning to try making Fire Cider for awhile! I'd love it if you'd share this at Reviews, Chews & How-Tos for our first Awesome Life Friday Link Up http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/2015/01/awesome-life-friday-no-1.html
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! I hope you'll come back again this week for Awesome Life Friday!
DeleteFire Cider keeps my family from being sick all winter. I was fortunate enough to get some fresh turmeric root at our local farmer's market recently and adding it chopped rather than in powder form made a difference in the taste. Found you through FollowWho Hop.
ReplyDeleteDo you put in the fridge for 2-4 weeks before opening or in the cabinet for 2-3 weeks and then the fridge?
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