Name: Coal Region Boilo recipe
Ingredients: 4 cups water;4 ½ pounds clover honey;4 oranges, quartered;3 lemons, quartered;1 cup raisins;6 cinnamon sticks;1 teaspoon caraway seeds;½ teaspoon whole allspice berries;½ teaspoon whole cloves;½ gallon 190 proof grain alcohol

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Ingredients

4 cups water 4 ½ pounds clover honey 4 oranges, quartered 3 lemons, quartered 1 cup raisins 6 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon caraway seeds ½ teaspoon whole allspice berries ½ teaspoon whole cloves ½ gallon 190 proof grain alcohol

Nutrition Info

686.5 calories carbohydrate: 103.4 g cholesterol: : - fat: 0.1 g fiber: 1.9 g protein: 0.9 g saturatedFat: : - servingSize: - sodium: 9 mg sugar: 98.6 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, mix the water with honey, and stir to combine. Stir in the orange and lemon quarters, raisins, cinnamon sticks, caraway seeds, allspice berries, and cloves, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain the liquid into a large pot. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Slowly pour the grain alcohol into the honey mixture, and stir to combine. Pour into bottles, and cap, refrigerate until use. Serve gently warmed in shot glasses.

Recipe Yield

18 servings

Recipe Note

This special Yuletide drink has been enjoyed by natives of the Pennsylvania coal region for over a century! Use raisins or dried currants;use 1/2 gallon of your choice of high-proof whiskey if you prefer.

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