Authentic Coal Region Boilo Recipe

Name: Authentic Coal Region Boilo Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4.5 pounds clover honey; 4 oranges, quartered; 3 lemons, quartered; 1 cup raisins; 6 cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 0.5 teaspoon whole allspice berries; 0.5 teaspoon whole cloves; 0.5 gallon 190 proof grain alcohol

Boilo, a cherished Yuletide beverage, has delighted residents of Pennsylvania's coal region for over a century! Feel free to use raisins or dried currants, and customize with 1/2 gallon of your favorite high-proof whiskey.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield18

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Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients.
Combine water and honey in a large pot over medium heat, stirring until well combined. Add orange and lemon quarters, raisins, cinnamon sticks, caraway seeds, allspice berries, and cloves; bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a large pot. Allow to cool slightly.
Gradually pour the grain alcohol into the honey mixture, stirring to incorporate thoroughly.
Transfer to bottles and seal. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Gently warm before serving in shot glasses.

Nutrition

Calories: 687 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 99 g
Sodium Content: 9 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 103 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g