Classic Fire Cider Recipe

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Directions

• Peel and coarsely chop the garlic, ginger, and onions, and add them to a clean, quart-sized canning jar.
• Deseed the chilies and add to the jar. Also add the honey, if using.
• Fill the entire jar with apple cider vinegar, and tightly seal it. Let it marinate for a few days (although you can start using it sooner by pouring out a small amount of vinegar and then replacing it). Store for up to a year unrefrigerated.

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Fire cider is a spiced medicinal vinegar that can substitute for vinegar in cooking, salads, soups, or in marinades. You can even knock back a shot of it, and you’ll feel the fire! There are thousands of variations out there, but this is a classic recipe. You can adjust the quantities of chili depending on your preference. Yield: 1 pint.

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Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H., CNS, is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist with a deep love for plants. She holds a master’s degree in infectious disease, and serves as president of the American Herbalists Guild.

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