{"id":15273,"date":"2025-10-16T16:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15273"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:00:44","slug":"spicy-fire-cider-recipe-natural-cold-remedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15273","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Fire Cider Recipe &#8211; Natural Cold Remedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. Hot peppers and random herbs in vinegar didn\u2019t sound too appealing at the time. Once I learned about it\u2019s immune supporting benefits though, I decided to be brave and give it a try. Now, it\u2019s still a staple in our home during<a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/health\/flu-remedies\/\"> cold and flu season<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-fire-cider\">What is Fire Cider?<\/h2>\n<p>Fire cider is a traditional recipe that includes garlic, onion, ginger, cayenne peppers, and horseradish infused in vinegar. Then you stir in some raw honey before drinking. While the original recipe calls for horseradish, for the sake of the kids I typically substitute <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/echinacea-benefits-uses\/\">echinacea root<\/a>. If you do use fresh horseradish try hand grating it for a great way to clear the sinuses!<\/p>\n<p>This health tonic originated from famed herbalist Rosemary Gladstar and has gone through many iterations over the years. Herbalists and home cooks will add different immune supporting herbs and foods depending on what they have on hand. You could try fresh rosemary, thyme, or basil for their antimicrobial benefits. Use different spicy peppers, add some sliced lemon, or fresh turmeric.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is also a great way to use up different odds and ends in the fridge before they go bad (like fresh ginger root). For the kids, I reduce the cayenne or leave it out. They don\u2019t mind the taste since the honey helps balance out the vinegar.<\/p>\n<p>After the plants have fermented in the vinegar the strained liquid is mixed with raw honey. Not only does it add more antimicrobial benefits, but the honey mellows out the flavors of the spices and sour vinegar. If you want to be technical about it, we\u2019re really making an oxymel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-fire-cider\">How to Use Fire Cider<\/h2>\n<p>Judging by the ingredients in the recipe, you might not expect it to taste very good. I didn\u2019t either but I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. Here\u2019s how to use your new fire cider:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a tablespoon once a day (or up to 3 times a day) as needed for immune support<\/li>\n<li>If illness hits, I\u2019ll take a teaspoon every few hours or add a tablespoon to hot water or <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/elderberry-tea\/\">herbal tea<\/a> a few times a day until I feel better.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle it over salad for a mild peppery and sweet vinaigrette<\/li>\n<li>Add a little oil and use it as a dip for sourdough bread<\/li>\n<li>Use it to marinade meat or as a dipping sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find the original fire cider recipe plus tons of others in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fire-Cider-Recipes-Health-Boosting-Remedies\/dp\/1635861802?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wellnessmama-20&amp;linkId=af72a6a19405b38fbb769ad5db021194&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fire Cider recipe book<\/a>, courtesy of Rosemary Gladstar. (And may I suggest my <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/detox-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox<\/a> book for natural remedy and beauty recipes as well!)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-ferment-fire-cider\">How to Ferment Fire Cider<\/h3>\n<p>Some recipes call for putting the fire cider in a warm, sunny location for the vinegar infusion (which is what I do). The original recipe also calls for a warm spot. Some herbalists however call for fermenting the vinegar in a cool, dark location. Either will work, but you\u2019ll find it infuses faster in a warm (not hot) spot. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-368765\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"368765\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-wm\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-intro\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"fire cider\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fire-cider-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fire-cider-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/fire-cider\/?tp_image_id=496231\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Spicy Fire Cider Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">An old herbal remedy that uses the\u00a0germ-fighting properties of onion, garlic, ginger, and herbs. plus vinegar and raw honey for an immune boosting and nourishing drink with a little kick.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div id=\"recipe-368765-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-368765-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"368765\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-368765-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the onion, garlic, ginger, echinacea root, orange, and jalape\u00f1o (if using) into a quart size Mason jar. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-368765-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Pour enough apple cider vinegar into the jar to fully cover the ingredients. Use a fermentation weight if you have one to keep everything submerged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-368765-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cap tightly and let sit for 2\u20134 weeks in a warm spot, shaking the jar daily if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-368765-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>After fermentation, strain out and discard the solids, saving the infused vinegar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-368765-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Measure how much vinegar you have left and stir in an equal amount of raw honey, plus the cayenne pepper. Mix until fully combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-368765-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Store in the refrigerator and shake before using.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container- wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;\">\n<p>Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n<p>Spicy Fire Cider Recipe<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 TBSP)\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 0.4<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 0.02g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 0.004g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 0.04mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 3mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 0.1g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 0.03g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 0.01g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 0.01g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong> 52IU<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>1%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> 0.1mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> 0.2mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Iron<\/strong> 0.01mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>0%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-368765-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Keeps for several months in the fridge or a cool pantry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leftover-fire-cider-chutney\">Leftover Fire Cider Chutney<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve strained your fire cider, there\u2019s no need to throw out the herbs and spices. They also make a delicious chutney that\u2019s great with rice, sourdough toast, or <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/soups-stews\/\">stirred into soups<\/a>.\u00a0 Simply pulse the strained plant material in a food processor. Add a little of the fire cider liquid if necessary to get it to blend. Be sure to leave it chunky and do not blend it smooth.<\/p>\n<p>If you add more medicinal herbs, like echinacea, it can have a little more of a bitter taste to it. Play with the ingredients to find your favorites!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you ever made fire cider before? What are some of your favorite ingredients to add? Let us know below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Shani Muhammad, MD, board certified in family medicine and has been practicing for over ten years. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with<\/em> <em>your natural healthcare practitioner. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/fire-cider\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. Hot peppers and random herbs in vinegar didn\u2019t sound too appealing at the time. Once I learned about it\u2019s immune supporting benefits though, I decided to be brave and give it a try. Now, it\u2019s still a staple in our home during cold and flu &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15273"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15273\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15273"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15273"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}