You’re very welcome, Ashley! Also…. Airtight seals are a helpful thing when you invert and shake the bottle around to blend the contents. Do you place the lemon and orange with the peel or peel them? I like to drink a tablespoon or two per day! Hi Brittany- I think you should be fine, but you may need to adjust the honey levels for sweetness. I’m going to make a half batch this time as the original makes quite a bit for just myself. Don’t let the negativty get you down. Funny you should mention that I have TWO kids who willingly drink it and three for whom I believe it will be an effective gauge of whether they’re really ill. “Oh you don’t feel well? Does that cover everything? I adore Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and the east coast. I think it is likely just rust from the lid. Oh, I just saw the comments above about using a vita mix…seems like this answers my question…:) thanks again! I made this for my sister, who’s a Fire Cider connoisseur – and she’s raving about it. How do I change this? But i do read for crying out loud, I think most of us relate the word to a healthy concoction for “what ails you”. I’d do one or two knuckles of fresh turmeric. . UPDATE: The controversy has been settled and the courts have decided that the company can no longer own the trademark for Fire Cider! Is it rust from the metal lids? My local farm doesn’t have it. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! *seems, not sends. Alternately, one might take filtered brine from a batch of fermented pickles and use that. The unexpected thing is-I didn’t expect it to e delicious but wow!! But then all the “smart” people that keep trying to convince you to do it their way…geesh. haha! Do you keep the finished product in the fridge? Tx. I was at Wegmans (my local supermarket) today and was sort of pricing. I made this recipe in 2017. Actually, let me edit my response a smidge. I love how informative it is. Hi, can fire cider be over fermented? 2) Feel free to keep the remains. My dad swears by this to help with his allergies, can’t wait for my 4 weeks to be up. One tenth of a tablet won’t do anything. Hey….this tonic sounds wonderful and I plan on trying it myself. Don’t run away screaming! 8 cups water. Oooh! Google it and there are loads of articles about this phenomenon (e.g., http://extension.psu.edu/food/preservation/news/2012/garlic-turns-blue) , and I have seen it mentioned before in other blog comments about fire cider. I just tried this remedy at a health food store and enjoyed it greatly. Help! Basil can be very overpowering and I think that having it in with all of those other power ingredients might be a little too much. Oh yes that does make sense! Just assume you’ll need less than it would take to fill the jar. These effects are scaled based on your level. Thank you so much, Misty! All the peppers are sold loose per pound except for habenero for some reason. I’m curious as to the benefits of black pepper if any and also how much I should put in. Thanks for the recipe, thinking it would be good as a base for fresh garden vegetables/salads as a replacement or addition to dressings. This receipes looks AWESOME as I suffer really badly from allergies and I am guessing this could help. . Hi Lisa- Thank you so much! Let the author stand. After it stood for a few hours I noticed there was about an inch of “sediment” at the bottom of the Fire Cider, so I strained it again through two layers of coffee filters but it was still not completely clear. If they love it enough and want to make it I encourage them to get started with your recipe. I have made your recipe for the Fire Cider and it seems that all of the ingredients are floating to the top, there is a small amount of air at the top, will the ingredients spoil? Thanks! What kind of onion did you use and was there a specific reason for that type? As with many homemade items, each batch of this is just a little bit different, but that’s part of its charm! Do the kids drink it? There is actual pollen in honey, just like there’s actual allergen in allergy shots, those things aren’t homeopathic. May I use my vita mix to prepare my Fire Cider? Like you, I’d heard of fire cider but never tried it. Eileen. The rest of the recipe is wonderful. Arbor rice. Mold will be fuzzy or hairy or like a film. I put a generous tablespoon of it in a shot glass and slug it back! are healthy for you if you are not allergic to it. Hi Mamie- I actually let it steep in a cupboard where the temperature doesn’t really fluctuate. Shoot, I’ve even used organic dried ground turmeric to good effect. I was so excited because I had been wanting to make this for a long time. It certainly does sound flavorful! Refusing to take the time and money for a doctor visit I continued to try everything known to man to knock this out of me but nothing was working. Also, we add a spring of rosemary and that seems to really add a depth to it that is delicious! I accident put the honey in with everything else. I made the cider and one of my quart jars has a ring of the mix underenath it when i go to shake it up-the seal appears to be in tact. Do you recommend leave no the rinds on the citrus in this recipe or did you peel them?? What I say is do what makes you feel good. Hearing the way you describe honey, now I understand the association, since homeopathy follows the principle of “like cures like”.. Salt and pepper to taste. Replace that parchment sheet every week or so. So folks unsure of making their own might have a less-controversial, and quicker option? I add honey directly to my cup – to taste, I like it hot. Rebecca could call it yellow sludge! I first thought it was on the rosemary sprig but upon further investigation, it is the garlic. I love the color when it is shaken, too. Hi Lana- Wasabi is another member of the horseradish family. I hope you get a chance to try it! Hello, when I saved the fire cider drink recipe, I noticed a nutritional facts label. And there’s still the other ingredients to purchase. So I’ve copied your recipe and going to wait and few weeks until all of these goodies are harvested. Gals. I can’t wait to try this recipe (and others your have published-I am awaiting the arrival of your book)! It was a savoury liquid infusion with an amazing balance of tangy raw apple cider vinegar, horseradish, garlic, onion, ginger, and citrus with just a hint of honey. That sounds delicious, Deborah!!! I am making this today! You betcha, Susan! It’s medicine and a powerful extract at that!! can you add the honey at the beginning of the recipe? FANTASTIC RECIPE – thank you! This one is going to take time tho because I’m brewing up a batch of homemade ACV — and once done, I will infuse it with your recipe! You can see where they store this pollen on their frames. Fizziness shouldn’t be an issue, Jim. I’m so glad you like it, Terryg! Have you ever tried re-using the same veg after straining the cider out for a second batch of cider? Good catch on the acetic acid. I too can drink pickle (and olive) juice out of the jar! They bees themselves also eat stored pollen in the wintertime to keep their protein levels up. I personally don’t care what others say in the comments. OK, I’m intrigued. The Fire Cider seems to be helping my annoying nasal allergies. HI PEGGY DOES THE CIDER NEED TO BE PUT IN THE FRIDGE AFTER FERMENTATION PHASE? On the health benefit front, I’m pretty sure it knocked out a cold for me in one day. What is your input on that? Hi Robin- That blue can be a bit disconcerting, right? I would definitely let it finish fermenting as specified. Great idea, i make mine in the Vitamix all blended together. However, the taste is smell is god awful no matter how much honey I put in it. I don’t think it sounds like a bad idea, but it would be different, of course. You can absolutely keep adding vinegar every couple of days, just be aware that you’re diluting what’s already steeping, so you may want to let it sit a bit longer. Please experiment and report back. Yes we do. Just made a batch! How much apple cider vinegar is need for this recipe? Tumeric (4 fingers, peeled, cut in half) I would taste it at four weeks and see if it tastes nice and strong. Thank you for the recipe! In 6qt kettle add butter and oil. Makes a great salt free seasoning. Oh no! Hi Richard- I’d probably not try that. I encourage everyone to take that time. I was wondering if once opened it needs to be refrigerated? Thanks for your input but the title stands. I do need to tell you however, as beekeeper, bees do not make honey from pollen. A 890 blood count to almost 2/1oth of a percent being Diabetic free. I can understand maybe one person making their point, trying to convey their opinion on the issue. PS: I represent no one, but a living proof. I started fermenting (but that hurt my baby through my milk, so I had to stop), started making kombucha, and began making fire cider. I used to make my own but then I found barrier islands version. There actually is pollen in the honey, whereas true homeopathic remedies are so dilute that in order to contain an actual molecule of the substance they were diluting you would have to drink an entire ocean… or for some remedies: a container larger than the Earth. I often add a little more of this or that depending on what’s available when I make it, but it’s usually pretty close to the quantities given here. You make me sick. The solids can be dehydrated and make into powder . How much cider does this recipe make? I’m not sure whether the plastic would hold up to the acidity of the raw apple cider vinegar! When you’re looking at $15/8 ounces at a minimum for premade Fire Cider, mine ends up saving me quite a lot of money in the long run. And good for you, sticking by your title. I used a batch of kombucha that fermented too long into vinegar. I’m afraid that isn’t a great substitute. There are so many variables. Part of the beauty of this recipe is the ease of preparation. Great job on the post Rebecca!! Also, why not the stems? Remember to rinse your mouth out with water afterwards to save your tooth enamel. use quite a bit of water (maybe 4-6 cups at least) My only concern, does it work?! Thanks, Elizabeth! Perhaps I’ll try and post here my results. is 6 weeks better than 4, or is 4 about the point of diminishing return? I always use Bragg’s apple cider vinegar, too! As for the turmeric, ginger, and horseradish roots, either use powdered or buy some roots, organic or not, stick them in a few pots of soil and grow your own. I love the addition of the citrus. Should I leave the rinds on the orange and the lemon?? You’re very welcome, Shelley! Rebecca – How much wasabi powder do you substitute for horseradish root. My five year asked me every day to have some but I have had to switch him over to elderberry syrup a year ago due to the cider being so acidic on his teeth. You are correct in using the term homeopathic. I make gallons of it from scraps every apple season. I tossed the cinnamon stick out because once dried and broken up, it was as sharp as a broken pencil, so don’t use the cinnamon stick…I couldn’t pulverize it enough to turn to powder! I know it’s is an old thread but I am replying as it may help someone. Bre. I like the name and f those who don’t. When you grate your horseradish, make sure you do it in a well-ventilated area or you will regret it. Bottom line is get over yourselves, it’s a name of a recipe that is meant for good health. A different take on sherry, this is a pre-mixed cocktail for those edging their way cautiously into the sherry-world. Now I use a ninja food processor to grind down the ingredients, but I still wear gloves when squeezing the liquid from the solids. Thank you for providing the recipe (I had lost mine). I doubled the batch and packed two gallon jars pretty tight and it’s taking quite some time for all the vinegar to settle to the bottom. Nailed it! Ours was very similar. I think your ACV will be fine, but I think you’re probably going to need more than 1 cup. Finally ran down the horseradish root after collecting all the rest of it only to realize I drank the Bragg’s vinegar and my only local source is also out! I do not use fermentation weights for this. Though the rosehip can be rather stimulating! (Finally…) I was sick this past fall and it would not budge! Just found this recipe and out of all of them out there, I liked your tone and delivery and ingredients the best so thank you! Hey! I just finished my first batch of fire cider with another recipe but will be doing this one from now on. I wonder if I need to add more vinegar. How much apple cider vinegar are you supposed to use? I wanna have some every meal!! Additionally, you aren’t taking ACV straight if you’re fermenting as instructed and diluting with honey as instructed. I’m also thinking, on my next batch of spice I make, I might add a little brown sugar with the course sea salt, just to get a different, sweeter, flavor profile. This is an awesome recipe! My third batch is steeping now. Also, I was blessed with organic fresh tumeric. I usually cap myself at about 2 tablespoons. OMG people take the recipe (or don’t) and enjoy the product (or not) but whatever you chose to do Pull that log we call a stick out of your butt and just appreciate the post for what it is, Rebecca DID after all do a disclaimer at the beginning! , It is an old thread for sure, but I still monitor it! I only heard about Fire Cider a couple of days ago for the first time and was very interested. When I saw the title I almost skipped it though… glad I didn’t! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Your simple instructions have inspired me to JUST DO IT! Thought someone might be interested Carry on! And what a good timing with the end of the summer rushing up on us. So, I have read ALL the comments and nobody has asked. Ginger root also is a few dollars per root not to mention the other ingredients. I trolled through the comments and didn’t see anyone using homemade acv for their tonic. Thanks for weighing in, Jill!! Thanks for sharing. You can shoot me one at (rebecca at foodie with family dot com) , This is my go to when my mom doesn’t supply me with the one she makes. 4) Your thoughts on putting everything into a blender/Vitamix instead of grating? My dad said it took all aches and pains away. What do you think? The reason I went with dried turmeric is mainly that it is easier to find near me while fresh turmeric is hit and miss. Hi Mike- I’d add a couple of tablespoons of chopped, fresh turmeric root. Wish I could post a picture for you to see…Love this waaaay better than the overpriced store bought. Any thoughts or drawbacks of this processing method? If I can make my own I will be even happier….if that’s possible! This is by far the best article and recipe on fire cider I’ve seen I first saw a this recipe on FB! It’s better than the store stuff. My friend just got over COVID19 and said she was able to drink lots of it easily until her taste and smell came back! I take a shot of this with oregano oil whenever I feel off and it has helped me get back onto track health wise… so thank you! Thanks for taking the time to rate the recipe and your kind words, Nikki! It’s probably just super macerated at this point! So often, when I find recipes and posts that are a number of years old, they’ve been neglected and forgotten about by the author. ”. I forgot about my Fire Cider that was lost behind pots and pans in my dark cabinet. It’s crazy habit forming, right? Sprinkle the turmeric in on top (dividing evenly between the two jars if using quart jars). LOL me too and much easier on the sinuses. The last time I made it I used 32 ounces. Well, okay, we MAINLY drink it because we like it, but the health benefits are nice. Carne Asada marinade is an essential part of making this recipe authentic! Is that wrong? Also, storing in fridge should be fie and not hinder any benefits, right? Could fermenting it longer have made the ACV milder? They lend so much goodness and depth to this infusion! I now live in Bulgaria and have access to beautiful raw apple cider vinegar, wild horse raddish and a few of my neighbours keep bees. They called it fire cider also. All Rights Reserved. I am in the middle of making my own fire cider. The numbers aren’t adding up here for me. I’ve never heard of wolfberry! And go go snake oil . And will post comments on how it can out again thanks. I’ve not had a problem with it. I have asked my local grocery store produce manager order some for me (and they have!) Hopefully this thread is still alive….. looking forward to your reply . I don’t care what the title is and thanks for sharing!!! This sound great. You might want to flip up through the comments and see what they had to say…, As for the lemon and orange essential oils, I’m a little hesitant. -Oranges are great for heart health, as part of a best-case-scenario-anti-cancer-diet, fighting cholesterol, to help in weight loss, and to break up or prevent kidney stones. Hello, just made up some of this yesterday, and I’m just a bit concerned that it looks nothing like the one pictured…I peeled the ginger and horseradish before grating it, maybe that’s why it looks a bit different. I do know that the cider vinegar doesn’t seem to extract more flavour for me after 4 weeks. I love the ‘kick’ from the habanero peppers. For the amount made by spending $25 – $30 or more on ingredients I can just buy a bottle premade. Thanks I was just wondering if the health benefits would decrease more so then flavor. Thanks for the response. We haven’t gotten sick for the last couple months, and we’ve had a BRUTAL flu season here in Australia (this winter (May-Sept) has been the worst flu season in awhile, and it’s coming to the States). It was magical. And disregard the last sentence, no idea where that came from. Enter this recipe. It  all began with me hopping in my car and driving eight and a half hours to Maine to spend four days with my friends and fellow bloggers; Bakeaholic Mama, Nutmeg Nanny, Running to the Kitchen, and our friend Candace. Let it drain for 30 minutes, then gather the corners and twist to wring out as much goodness as possible. Will it still be okay? 3 FC puree cube’s I’m wanting to make fire cider for the first time! Hi Brenda- I took my advice on the timeline from old school herbalists, but you can do whatever makes you happy. Rebecca thank you for responding! Hi I made this recipe 6 months ago and stained it just about and hour ago. I put parchment paper even though there is no metal lid but to add more seal to it and pressed the top down firm to secure. Only problem, I can feel it burning my throat when I swallow my fire cider health tonic and my throat actually now feels very sore. Hi Jeri- It’s the quantity needed to fill the jar, and that can vary a bit. Foodie with family- “Please don’t debate the title” This is clearly NOT what your recipe is! 1/2 cup parmigiano The third choice would be pasteurized commercial honey. I was done with getting sick. Thanks in advance, em, I have heard of that! You bet! And this is the first time I’ve ever seen anybody else admit it. Have you noticed the theme? When it’s time to strain your Fire Cider Health Tonic & Homeopathic Remedy, line a colander with butter muslin, a muslin tea towel, or a double layer of super fine cheesecloth, and set it over a large, stable pot. Skin and all!!!! made the cider drink but after one month put the works in the blender then bottled it tasts great and no waste. I usually do that for the midwinter/flu season batches! That said, I’m not a nutritionist or a doctor, so what do I know? I’ve been making my own for a few years. Anything that is all natural and can help the body do its thing is great in my book. Is fire cider hot? You’re so welcome, Ellen, and thank you for the kind words of support. Been making it for 2 years now. While I’m not sure airtightness is necessary to the infusing process, I’d say it’s definitely needed for shaking, which has to happen every day or so. I enjoyed the aromas but it was pretty strong! You want to take advantage of those wonderful oils and flavour compounds in the orange and lemon peels! I also add cinnamon sticks,celery, radishes,and even cabbage and peppercorns…Sky’s the limit here…. Thank you for being so bold yet so gracious and good. I believe you are correct. Not going to debate word usage. Continue to do YOU, my friend. Bring to a boil then turn down to simmer. Hi Amy- It should be okay, but you may need to do some adjusting for flavour at the end. I do add the metal lid and ring over the parchment paper, then replace the parchment from time to time. Hi! 3. I was wondering how much ACV this recipe calls for and what size jar to use. thanks for the recipe, just at the end of a long cold, I wish I had known about this earlier. I do not have the means to prepare this myself. Thanks so much! I have no doubt this is really good for you (how could it not be? What if raw cider vinegar is unavailable in my area? Great recipe! ? Using this recipe how many ounces of fire cider will this yield approximately? We tend to like ours less sweet, you may prefer yours more so. It’ll change the overall end flavour, but use the hot peppers you like/have available! Does it do all of that? I dunno. After it’s strained and complete, how is it that you can store it in a cupboard without refrigeration? Hello Rebecca, Hey Mark- Include allllllllllll of the parts of the lemon and orange. Good, GRIEF, the negative comments! I don’t think i saw how much apple cider vinegar to use. Thanks for sharing your recipe. . Thank you, Nica, for taking the time to rate the recipe and let me know you love it! I think it Pollen is present in raw honey due to the extraction method when it is pulled from the combs. Because people cut and compact the veg matter to different sizes and degrees, there’s going to be a huge range here. Can you use turmeric root instead of powder spice? Thank you for this awesome fire cider recipe! I’m still excited to see how it tastes and can’t wait to try it in a cocktail! You may as well give it a try and just watch it carefully. We spent our days wandering Portland, Maine eating donuts, duck fat french fries, ice cream, bubble tea, cookies, more duck fat fries, fried cheese curds, fried chicken skin banh mi, bacon dusted french fries, and washing it down with beer. I don’t think it’ll be a problem… the only issue is it’s really hard to gauge how much honey you need at the beginning since you won’t know what the final product will taste like. Wipe it clean and proceed. Then I dehydrated the pulp and grind it up in the Vitamix for seasoning. Haters gonna hate!! Been doing that since I was a kid and I know a shot of vinegar in the morning is really good for you but there is something stopping me. I almost “freaked out” thinking (after all that peeling, chopping, & mincing) all the jars might be contaminated! I’m afraid you’re going to need to use the fresh stuff here for optimal results! 2 tbs. Raw organic apple cider vinegar with the mother can be kind of spendy so I have a couple gallon jugs of my own homemade going. We’ll see in a few months. I am making this weekend… I can’t wait!!! Hi Elizabeth- Leave those peels on! And how much? Now I am worried about that discoloration. I mostly forgot about it as it was in the back of the refrigerator. She’s a true believer (as am I) in the holistic benefits of each and every ingredient in it. Let it drain for 30 minutes, then gather the corners of the cloth, twisting and squeezing until you cannot release any more liquid. . Your typos cracked me up. Half for my house and half for my stepson’s house. I know I’ve found it ♥️. Just poured off my second batch of this recipe. Keep up the good work.-Doctor’s Orders! I use 3 inches per batch of the turmeric root. Thank you so much for the recipe. I definitely order it online or get from an Amish store here for significantly less money than the unit price at Wegman’s. how about we are in a tropical place which we cannot find any horseradish. Hi Lisa- You most certainly CAN keep a little bit of it in the fridge. ? Thank you! Would that be good, or too strong and compete with the other tastes? I saw that you could turn it into Bloody Mary mix? Hi Sera- It will definitely change it, but if you’re allergic to it, I’m thinking you should most definitely omit it! My girlfriend made me a Garlic tonic (garlic, lemons, ginger, turmeric,honey) it was like a thick paste, you would take a teaspoon a day. Some people give you the side eye when you tell them what’s in it. Thank you. Copyright ©2021, Foodie With Family. Thanks so much, Michael! I would say to have a smaller bottle that you get into each day in the refrigerator with the bulk of it stored in the basement. That is a significant savings over the unit price for pre-made fire cider. or should I go out and get another jar. I’m just too lazy to grate, chop etc each ingredient. . . Love this recipe! Hi Maaike! Both versions are available for mail order either through Amazon, Mountain Rose Herbs, or similar places. Hi Sari! I suppose you could take it daily if you felt the need but my palate couldn’t take a daily dose! I used glass mason jars and plastic lids but I didn’t do any type of boiling the jars for the seal. Happy fire cider-ing! Seems like the cider is for every day. That way, the salt stays course! So I checked with a couple other markets near me and I did find it!!! I am very grateful for this recipe. Hi Randy- I know this might sound weird, but I would ask your best stocked local grocery if they would be willing to order some in for you. Do I need to worry? You can get those shot glasses here at this link. Not being a full-on herbalist, I couldn’t tell you! Keep up your great work!! Not Your Mama’s Canning Book: Modern Canned Goods and What to Make with Them is available to order through these fine retailers! I was quickly totally hooked, but after plowing through the first bottle and getting online to figure out how to have a case delivered, I was bummed to read about the trademark controversy. Maybe it’ll just have a little extra ginger kick. So anyway, thank you, darling, for posting this recipe. If you’d like to preserve the colour longer, you can refrigerate it after opening it. Is it okay to refrigerate the strained cider after the 4 weeks or is it best to keep in cool dark place? What is an onion root and stem? Love this and thanks. Hi! I can’t even be in the same room as jalapeños being cut as it gives me respiratory distress…will leaving the habanero out completely change the outcome drastically? HA! And I just want to confirm you are using apple cider vinegar and not just apple cider, correct? I meant to say…I add course sea salt once the dehydrated solids have been ground to a powder in the coffee grinder. I’m a physican and I believe that many country remedies can be benefical to the patient. Hi Tony- As with most infusions, I recommend tasting it along the way to see how you like it at various stages. Now he gets the t occasionally. That just plain doesn’t sound good. I just don’t have the time or patience to go through and delete all the ninnies. Thank you, too! I only let mine marinate for about three weeks but it seemed to me to be fully infused with flavor. Add in the gas for an hour of driving and I just can’t justify it. Am I correct in assuming that you add the honey at the end after it is strained? Each batch will naturally vary but will be delicious. Any thing I uh oh ys. Have I ruined everything? Then strain it into a bottle. Thanks, Rebecca. Thanks, Janet! 7 weeks later….. and still dealing with it, I visited a craft fair where a vendor was selling this amazing concoction that I’d not yet tried. I can’t believe that there are this many people who waste so much of their precious seconds in life to argue over the word “homeopathy.” I was looking for reviews, not politics people. Thank you so much, Marielle! Thanks so much, Michelle! This sounds lovely cant wait to try this. This is so lovely! I’m so glad you are still answering questions after so long. Haha. If that doesn’t work, maybe get some dried horseradish root powder from amazon. One like this (as a control) and a second with a lower proportion of horseradish then you can test both! Patrick, Hi Patrick! I hope you love it! Any reason? Thanks and look forward to more recipes. Thanks. As long as it is in vinegar and it isn’t “hairy” you’re okay. I give a dose to anyone I can convince to try it. If this drink was posted as a home remedy or health drink, I see no problem. I was just wondering if jarred horseradish can be substituted for the root which I cannot find this time of year and, if so, how much should I use? Apple scrap vinegar is so affordable and creates its own mother. I love things like this. The latter is rare and most appreciated! When you say a 7″ long ginger root do mean cutting the fingers off and measuring out 7″ worth or do you mean a whole root that is about 7″ long (and probably about 4″ wide) with all the fingers as well? Unfortunately, I mis-read the recipe, and let it sit for 4 mths instead of 4 weeks! The shot glass is equivalent to a regular eating utensils tbsp. When you feel ill, take a slightly larger dose of Fire Cider to help boost your immune system. It doesn’t seem any different than grating/grinding it yourself.
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