Fire cider recipe is a popular folk remedy that is often used for immune support, cold and flu symptoms, and more. Learn to make your own and how to customize it for your needs, taste and preference. Make your own fire cider today!
A half gallon jar - With a tight fitting lid that is not metal! (or use a piece of parchment between the lid and the jar. I highly recommend a Bormioli Fido Jar for this.
Fill the jar to within 3-4 inches from the top with ingredients.It's easy to get carried away, don't pack the ingredients in too tight.
Pour the vinegar over the ingredients, right to the top of the jar.
Seal the jar.
Let it infuse for 4-8 weeks in a coolish, darkish spot.
Shake every day or as you remember.
Strain the ingredients.
Bottle the liquid.
Add honey to taste.
Notes
What Can I Do With The Strained Ingredients?
You can dehydrate the scraps. Then grind them up and use as a seasoning in soup, or blended into a smoothie, salad dressing or to marinate meat when mixed with a little wine. They would make a great immune boosting feed additive for your pigs or chickens too. Or you can compost it. It will actually act as a compost booster with all the good bacteria that is in it.
How To Use Fire Cider
The easiest way to use fire cider is by drinking a small shot of it each day, especially when you feel run-down or tired, when there are colds and flus going around and when you just aren't feeling well. If you feel a flu coming on, take small amounts of it throughout the day. I like to just put a few tablespoons into a bottle of water and sip it every half hour or so throughout the day.Try a little as an aperitif after a heavy meal too, to help with digestion.I feel that it is better for your system and your teeth to dilute it a little. That acid from the vinegar can be irritating in your passages. I like mine in a bottle of water and I actually like my water better this way, with a little flavor in it.You can also add it to salad dressings, vinaigrettes, smoothies, drizzled over your meats or vegetables. You can season your cooked foods with it too, but know that high heat will kill the beneficial microbes in the fire cider.
Summary
I hope you will give fire cider a try. It is so easy to make and I know it helps me when I feel congested and under the weather. Fire cider is packed with ingredients that have healthy properties to benefit for your well being.The vinegar extracts these properties and adds many of its own to boot. Fire cider has a passionate following and I think you'll see why when you try your own.
