Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

This easy, homemade Fire Cider recipe is an ancient herbal remedy that can help boost your immune system. Full of powerful ingredients with many health benefits, including: probiotics, Vitamin C, and antibacterial properties, this simple recipe is exactly what you’ll want this cold and flu season.

There have been multiple years that my family and I have spent the majority of the holiday season ill. We love visiting family during the holidays and inevitably catch something that then travels from person to person. The sickness cycle seems to last forever and this year I am determined to give us the best chance possible to beat the illnesses before they start!

Homemade fire cider is one of the herbal remedies I have decided to try this year to prepare our immune systems for the annual ambush. Versions of this ancient herbal remedy have been around forever. The official term “Fire Cider” was coined by Rosemary Gladstar in the 1970s and many herbalists have made their twist on the concoction since then.

This fiery recipe is packed full of potent ingredients that aid digestion and immune support, including: apple cider vinegar, raw honey, turmeric, ginger, jalapeños, onion, and more. Making a large batch can last up to a year and is the perfect thing to sip throughout the next cold and flu season.

YouTube Video for the Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

Watch how I made the Fire Cider and other homemade cold and flu remedies here:

Fire Cider FAQs

Benefits of Fire Cider

Immune System Support: The ingredients in fire cider have many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant properties, antimicrobial properties, and antibacterial properties that can help aid in fighting off cold and flu symptoms. Many of the ingredients are also high in Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. The potent and somewhat spicy nature of the drink can also relieve congestion.

Digestion Aid: Apple Cider vinegar and some of the other ingredients in fire cider have been shown to have helpful probiotics which promote healthy gut bacteria and can aid in digestion. It can also reduce inflammation which is helpful for digestion as well. The ginger in Fire Cider is especially known to help tummy troubles such as nausea.

Risks of Fire Cider

While Fire Cider is safe to drink for most people, there are some potential side effects:

Upset Stomach: Because this drink can be spicy and has potent ingredients, it can upset some stomachs, especially if you already struggle with things like heartburn or ulcers. It is best to start drinking Fire Cider slowly, a little bit each day, to see how it could affect you.

Tooth Enamel: The vinegar in Fire Cider has the potential to wear on tooth enamel. To prevent this, it is best to dilute the drink with water, tea, juice, or another drink of choice.

Honey and Babies: Fire Cider is not safe for children under one year old because of the honey.

How to Use Fire Cider

There are many ways to use this fiery, potent drink! Try them all and find your favorite!

• Take a tablespoon daily during cold and flu season as a preventative measure.
• If you are currently ill, you can sip the Fire Cider throughout the day, especially if you are diluting it in something soothing like tea. You can also gargle it throughout the day when feeling sick.
• Add it to your favorite drinks: teas, juices, lemonade, even alcoholic beverages!
• Add it to dishes such as using it as a salad dressing or marinade.

How Long Does Fire Cider Last

Fire Cider can last for up to 1 year when stored in the refrigerator in a glass jar with an airtight lid. It is best to use a plastic lid to avoid corrosion.

Resources

Read More about Fire Cider at these websites:

Frederick County Homesteaders

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Farmer’s Almanac

GoodRX

Materials for the Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you . Read the full disclosure here.

Here are some materials that you will need to make the Fire Cider:

Plastic Mason Jar Lids

Wide Mouth Half Gallon Mason Jars

Fermentation Tamper

Shop my kitchen for everyday kitchen essentials at my Amazon Storefront!

Ingredients for the Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

Organic Ingredients are preferred for this recipe:

• Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
• 2-3 Whole Lemons
• 2-3 Whole Oranges
• 2-3 Jalapeños
• 2 Onions
• 2-3 Fresh Turmeric Roots
• 2-3 Whole Ginger Roots
• Fresh Garlic Cloves
• Whole Black Peppercorns
• Fresh Rosemary
• Fresh Thyme
• Horseradish (this is an optional ingredient as it can be hard to find)
• Raw Honey (this will be added after the infusion period)

Instructions for the Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

1. Roughly chop the lemons, oranges, and jalapeños leaving the peeling on and add them to the jar. You can squeeze the juice out of the lemons and oranges first before adding it to the jar, but it not necessary.
2. Peel and roughly chop the onion and add it to the jar.
3. Grate or finely chop the turmeric and ginger root and add it to the jar.
4. Add the garlic cloves, Whole Black Peppercorns, Rosemary, and Thyme to the jar. Use a tamper to tamp down all of the ingredients if necessary.
5. Cover everything with apple cider vinegar with the mother. The apple cider vinegar should be above the other ingredients.
6. Place a lid on the jar. A plastic lid is preferred. However, if you are using a metal lid, place a piece of cheesecloth or parchment paper under the lid to prevent corrosion.
7. Store in a cool, dark place and shake once a day (or when you remember) for 3-6 weeks.
8. Once the infusion period is done, strain the cider using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a glass container, making sure to squeeze any excess juice out of the ingredients.
9. Add honey to taste and store in the refrigerator for up to one year.
10. Use by taking a tablespoon as needed when feeling ill or daily as a preventative during cold and flu season. There are many additional ways to use fire cider outlined in the “How to Use” section above.

Notes

• This is not official medical advice. Please consult your doctor to see if fire cider is a good addition to your health regimen.
• Organic ingredients are preferred for this recipe.

More Home Remedy Recipes

Homemade Cough Syrups

Pin for Later