09/04/2026
🌿🔥 Homemade Fire Cider
Apparently harvest season has awakened something in me, because I’m officially putting everything in jars. 😂🫙
Today’s creation is Fire Cider—an old-school herbal vinegar traditionally made with warming roots, citrus, peppers, garlic and herbs. There are endless variations, so I made mine with what sounded good, what I had available, and a whole lot of 🔥.
Note: Grapefruit can interact with some medications.
For approximately 1 gallon:
🫚 2–4" each fresh ginger, turmeric & horseradish root, chopped
🍊 1 orange
🍋 1 lemon
💚 1 lime
🍊 1 grapefruit (optional)
🌶️ 3+ jalapeños, chopped
🔥 2+ cayenne peppers, chopped
🌱 3–5 radishes, chopped
🧄 1–2 bulbs garlic, chopped
⚫ 2 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
🌸 2 Tbsp whole cloves
🌿 3–5 sprigs fresh rosemary
🍎 Apple cider vinegar with the mother, enough to completely cover everything
Chop everything up, add it to a clean gallon jar and cover completely with apple cider vinegar. Keep the plant material submerged, seal it up, and let it infuse for about 4 weeks, giving it a shake now and then.
Then strain it well and add honey to taste if you’d like to soften the 🔥. Store the finished cider in the refrigerator.
This is my first batch, so naturally I made an entire gallon. Apparently I don't believe in easing into hobbies. 😂🌿🔥
Check the comments if you're curious about the traditional uses and folklore behind these ingredients—including their associations with inflammation, digestion, circulation and seasonal wellness. 🌿
Welcome to Jarae’s Wild Apothecary. 🫙✨
I have a feeling we're going to need more jars.
Jarae Elizabeth 🌸