Love this hot, sweet, zesty, vinegary recipe. Fire Cider is a popular herbal folk remedy. Tasty combination of vinegar infused with herbs to boost natural health, well-being.
Standard base ingredients – apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, hot peppers. Can add jalapenos, rosemary, organic turmeric powder, fresh lemon peel.
Consumed straight by spoonful, added to veggie juice (olives). A non-alcoholic, health boosting bloody Mary! Splashed in fried rice, drizzled on salads with shredded carrots, cabbage, broccoli, fresh herbs, greens. Also, deliciously aromatic stir fries.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium organic onion, chopped
- 10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed
- 2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
- Zest, juice from 1 organic lemon
- 1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root
- 1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root
- 1 tbsp organic turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp organic cayenne powder
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary leaves
- Organic apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup of raw local honey
Method:
- Prepare roots, fruits, herbs. Place in a glass jar
- Pour apple cider vinegar until ingredients are covered
- Use a plastic lid. Shake well
- Store in a dark, cool place for 4 weeks, shake daily
- Use cheesecloth to strain out pulp, pouring vinegar into clean jar
- Stir in honey for desired sweetness
Herbal Ingredient Variations:
Organic herbs, spices make a wonderful addition to fire cider.
Thyme, Rose-hip, Star Anise, Berries, Parsley, Oregano, Peppercorns, Beet Root, Orange, Grapefruit.
Worth a try, vibrant.