With fall in full swing and the colder weather fast approaching; I decided to try making "Fire Cider" for the first time. Apparently, from many different postings I've seen, many people use it to build up immunity against colds and the flu.
You can pretty much add whatever your favorite ingredients are and this is what I had on hand:
Oranges, limes, lemons, ginger, red onions, jalapeno peppers, radish, cilantro, parsley, and garlic. I added fresh sage and rosemary, along with celery seed, turmeric and of course black pepper corns.
Everything was packed into a large jar, and I added the spices and herbs.
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Lastly, I filled the jar to the top with Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother. It will infuse on the counter for a month before I drain out the fruit and veggies.
I've been stirring the mixture every other day and it is looking really good after just one week. It will be a home #remedy to help during the winter months to aid us in staying healthy. Do any of you have any experience making and using fire cider? I would love to hear about your results.
That's the prettiest fire cider I've ever seen!
I made the standard version here:
https://steemit.com/homesteading/@goldenoakfarm/making-fire-cider-october-8-2019
and this was when we finished it:
https://steemit.com/homesteading/@goldenoakfarm/finishing-the-fire-cider-november-12-2019-goldenoakfarm
Stomach won't tolerate it any more so haven't made it since. I use elderberry instead. But lots swear by fire cider.
Wow, thanks Pam, it is my first time making fire cider. I love how you did yours by pulsing all the veggies. That cider press is impressive and makes straining it so easy. Too bad your stomach doesn't handle the mixture. I'm getting used to taking ACV every night before bed to help burn visceral fat so I should be able to handle the cider when it is ready. One nice thing, we never get sick, but I always make immune boosting goodies for us to take. Just made a quart of garlic and honey to ferment. Fun!