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Best Homemade Fire Cider Shots for Immune Support

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A potent, immune-boosting tonic made with raw apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, horseradish, and turmeric. This DIY fire cider is a traditional folk remedy that’s easy to make and perfect for cold and flu season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar (with the ‘mother’)
  • 1/4 cup fresh horseradish, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 10–12 cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 1–2 small jalapeños or serrano peppers, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients. Peel and roughly chop the horseradish, ginger, and turmeric. Smash and peel the garlic cloves. Chop the onion into large chunks. Slice the jalapeño (if using).
  2. Pack the jar. Layer all the chopped ingredients — horseradish, ginger, turmeric, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and peppercorns — into your clean glass jar. Pack them in fairly tightly; you want the jar to be about three-quarters full of solids.
  3. Pour in the vinegar. Using your funnel, pour the raw apple cider vinegar over the ingredients until they are completely submerged. Leave about a half-inch of headspace at the top of the jar.
  4. Seal and shake. Screw the lid on tightly and give the jar a good shake.
  5. Label and store. Write the date on a piece of masking tape and stick it on the jar. Place the jar in a cool, dark place — like a pantry or a cabinet — for 2 to 4 weeks.
  6. Shake daily (when you remember). Give the jar a gentle shake every day or so.
  7. Strain and bottle. After 2-4 weeks, line your fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set it over a large bowl or a clean jar. Pour the contents of the jar through the strainer. Let it drip for a while, then gather the edges of the cheesecloth and squeeze out every last drop. Compost the solids.
  8. Add honey (optional). If you’re using honey, stir it into the strained cider now. Start with 1 tablespoon and taste.
  9. Bottle and refrigerate. Pour your finished fire cider into a clean bottle or jar. Store it in the refrigerator.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling fresh turmeric to avoid staining. The longer the steeping time, the stronger the flavor. Start with a 2-week steep if you prefer a milder taste. The steeped solids can be reused in salad dressings, marinades, or compound butter.

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