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It’s fire cider season, guys!
If you don’t know what fire cider is, it is a sweet and spicy infused vinegar, packed full of anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This traditional folk remedy is wonderful to have on hand this time of year because not only is it an immune booster but acts as a decongestant, digestive stimulant, and helps with circulation throughout the body.
I first learned about fire cider from Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes For Vibrant Health, and this is an adaptation of her recipe. This recipe is just a suggestion and the way I prefer to make it. There are a ton of different recipes of fire cider all over the web and in books, and that is because of the massive impact and wellness support this remedy provides.
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My Personal Fire Cider Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup minced yellow onion
1/2c grated horseradish
1/2c minced garlic
1/4c grated ginger
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/2 orange, sliced
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
several sprigs of fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme
32 oz raw apple cider vinegar
1/4 c honey
1/2 gallon jar

Instructions
- Place ingredients except for the honey in a half gallon jar and cover with apple cider vinegar.
- Stir well to make sure you get rid of any air bubbles.
- Cover and let sit for 2-3 weeks. Shake once a day.
- Strain ingredients into a clean jar.
Sitr in the honey. Store in the fridge and use within a year.

How To Use
Fire cider is extremely versatile and is used in so many ways.
- Sip a shot glass daily for wellness support during the winter months.
- Mix with olive oil for a quick and easy salad dressing.
- Add a tsp to some apple juice to support little immune systems.
- Make a tea by adding 2-3 TBSP to hot water.
Related: Lemon + Ginger Infused Honey

This information is for educational purposes only. PNW Pixie makes neither medical
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