Blog: Fire Cider Recipe

Fire Cider is a traditional herbal remedy used to help with immune support, digestion and warming you from the inside

out!  It’s something we enjoy here at Quercus Edibles HQ each winter.

Generally taken by the tablespoon (diluted if necessary) it can help ward off cold and flu symptoms through the dark

and cold season.  It can also be added to soups or salad dressings for an extra kick!

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1/2 Head of garlic, chopped

• 2 chilli peppers, chopped

• 1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root

• 1/2 cup fresh horseradish, chopped or grated

• Sprig of Rosemary

• Sprig of Thyme

• Pinch of Cayenne powder

• Apple Cider Vinegar

• Local honey/Maple Syrup or sweetener of your choice, to taste after steeping

Optional extra ideas:

• Lemon and/or apple, sliced

• Turmeric fresh or powdered

• Cinnamon

• Star Anise

• Peppercorns

        Whatever you fancy!

Method

Add all the plant ingredients to an airtight 1 litre jar and add the Apple Cider Vinegar until it covers all the ingredients

and reaches the top of the jar.

Place a piece of parchment paper beneath the jar lid to stop the vinegar touching any metal (or use a plastic lid).

Store out of direct sunlight in a cool place for 4-6 weeks, shaking daily.

Strain the liquid contents into another clean jar – add some sweetener to taste.

It can be stored in the fridge happily for a few months.