FIRE CIDER HEALTH TONIC ENJOY DAN:

                           FIRE CIDER HEALTH TONIC by CHEF DAN:

Makes 1 quart:

INGREDIENTS:

1 large horseradish root, about 7-inches long (scrubbed very well)

1 large ginger root, about 7-inches long

1 onion, root and stem end removed and peeled

1 fresh turmeric root, grated (do not peel)

1 orange

14 garlic cloves, peeled

Rind and juice of 3 lemons

2-4 jalapenos, stems removed

4 cups raw apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon EACH dry rosemary and thyme leaves

1/4-teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2-cup raw honey

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Scrub all ingredients well.

2.   Use largest hole on a box grater to grate horseradish, ginger, and turmeric root

3.   Roughly chop onion, orange, garlic, lemon. and jalapenos peppers.

4.   Layer all ingredients into a 1/2-gallion jar EXCEPT honey.

5.   Cover well with vinegar.

6.   Put a square of wax paper/ parchment over the top of the jar.

7.   Steep for 4-6 weeks, shaking daily.

8.   Check often to see if more vinegar is needed.

9.   After 4-6 weeks, open jar and strain out vinegar into a bowl through cheese cloth.

10.                Squeeze ingredients in cheesecloth to get out remaining vinegar.

11.                Stir honey into vinegar to taste.

12.                transfer into air-tight jars and store in a dark cool place.

13.                Done! Shake well before each use.

14.                 

As a general health tonic, take 1/2-1 Oz shots daily or as needed.

For acute cold systems, 1/2-1 Oz shots every few hours.

Could be used for vinaigrette, dressing, marinates, sauces, or mixing cocktails.

ENJOY DAN:                                                          BE STRONG KEEP FAITH!!