Coal Region Boilo Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: New Year's Recipes. (Coal Region Boilo Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 18

Yield: 18 servings

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

Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie)

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Coal Region Boilo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 686.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 103.4g 33%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 98.6g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 8.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 15.2mg 25%

Folate: 4.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 32.5mg 3%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 8.7mg 3%

Potassium: 162.4mg 5%

Sodium: 9mg

Calories From Fat: 1.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.