Fire Cider
Fire Cider
On a wintry January morning, I woke up and heard ‘Make Fire Cider today.’ I was not feeling ill in any way, and I have never made this before, but when I get downloads like this, I do try to heed them.
Fire Cider is a folk remedy attributed to herbalism pioneer, Rosemary Gladstar and was birthed sometime in the 1970s.
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I thought it was from Appalachia but it’s a 100% California hippie creation – even closer to my heart!
Part medicine, part food, Fire Cider is made by infusing ACV (apple cider vinegar) with a variety of antibacterial and antivirals (garlic, ginger, onion, horseradish), and some herbs if desired. It is so easy to make and I HIGHLY recommend it as a salad dressing (if the health tonic aspect doesn’t resonate.)
I have not felt under the weather lately, so I can’t testify whether Fire Cider works as an immune booster. However, if you’ve ever drank ginger tea or felt a ‘boost’ from eating garlic or ginger, you may experience that also when using this as a tonic. It is invigorating!
Here’s what I did (since I had no idea I’d be making it that day)
INGREDIENTS
QUART MASON JAR (4 C)
1 finely chopped red onion
7-10 garlic cloves, crushed
2 TBSP minced ginger
1 TBSP horseradish (from a bottle, root is preferred)
1 TBSP turmeric
2 TSP black pepper
Shake and cover with lid. The ACV should cover the chopped contents. Place in cool dark place for 1 month. Shake it 1x/day.
I placed it near my drafty front door and gave it an upside down shake when I passed it. After about 40 days, the ACV had grown slightly cloudy so I decided to check it out.
To my delight, the vinegar smelled soooo aromatic, like it was dying to be used as a vinaigrette.
Before Fire Cider, I had a go to, basic salad dressing that everyone liked:
Good peppery olive oil
Good balsamic vinegar
Finely diced shallot
Small dollop Dijon mustard
Salt & Pepper
Drizzle honey
Well, this is way better.
I drained the contents and the liquid filled just this small 2C jar. Turmeric and black pepper settling to the bottom.
FIRE CIDER SALAD DRESSING
Mix 2 TBSP of Fire Cider, 1.5 TBSP of good peppery olive oil, and a drizzle of honey.
Pour over mixed salad greens.
TRULY DIVINE
If you enjoy making DIY salad dressings, I highly recommend trying Fire Cider as the vinegar. It completely transforms a basic salad into something transcendent. I wonder how it would be with my broccoli slaw?
If you try this, let me know what you think!
Namaste,
Catherine & Satya
More Resources
Fire Cider! Recipe Book by Rosemary Gladstar
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Catherine Tingey
Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 33 years and teaching privately for 13 years.
About the Author
Catherine Tingey+ Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 33 years and teaching privately for 13 years.
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