Homemade Honey Fire Cider Recipe
Fire Cider is an herbal home remedy that is believed to promote better health. Made with natural ingredients (including honey) this spicy tonic packs a big punch against colds and coughs. Home herbalists believe it helps our immune systems fight off illness. Fire Cider requires a few weeks to mature but it is easy to make.
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- large jar with lid
Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 ounces ginger root
- 3 ounces chopped sweet onion
- 1 1/2 ounces garlic cloves - peeled
- 1 1/2 ounces chopped Horseradish Root
- 1 Tablespoon dried Thyme
Instructions
- Combine the chopped ginger root, sweet onion, horseradish and garlic cloves in the bottom of a glass jar. Sprinkle the dried Thyme on top.
- Add enough Apple Cider Vinegar to cover the ingredients. Put a lid on the jar and shake briskly. Put the sealed jar in a room temperature spot where you can give it a little shake daily.
- After 3 -4 weeks, strain the liquid from the solids. Discard the solid materials. Add 1/2 cup of honey to the liquid - it is ready to use. Store in a tightly sealed jar. Kept in the refrigerator it will last up to a year.
Notes
Notes:
Some recipes call for the addition of hot peppers or cinnamon sticks - it shouldnt hurt if you want to try that version.
The most common dose of Fire Cider Honey Tonic is 2 Tablespoon per day. Dilute in water before drinking or add it to a cup of tea or coffee.
*You should always consult your doctor before taking any herbal remedy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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