Cowboy coffee is never filtered, with the grounds being boiled in the pot. If you want to make sure it’s strong enough for a real cowboy, just toss in a horseshoe…if it floats, it’s just right.
The secret to cowboy coffee is to get the grounds to settle at the bottom of the pot. Some of the ways to accomplish this was to use eggshells; another is to use a dash of cold water. Just don’t forget the grounds are on the bottom and shake the pot.
Directions To Make Cowboy Coffee
1. Put 8 cups spring water into a metal coffee pot and place over medium heat.
2. Add 8 heaping teaspoons of medium ground coffee, with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
3. Now’s a good time to throw on some bacon!
4. Followed by 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks.
5. Bring the contents to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for a few minutes.
6. Add 1/2 orange peel and return to the heat, and bring to a boil again.
7. Remove the coffee pot from the heat and add 1/2 cup cold water to settle the grounds. Wait 5 minutes without disturbing the pot, and serve.
8. Add sugar to taste, or drink it black like a real cowboy. Oh yea…don’t forget the cowboy hat!
Ingredients For Cowboy Coffee Makes 8 Cups
- 8 cups spring water
- 8 heaping teaspoons of best quality coffee, medium ground
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 orange peel
- 1/2 cup cold water
- grated piloncillo or brown sugar
- 1 cowboy hat
There you have it, Cowboy Coffee, enjoy!
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At first I thought the bacon was somehow going in the coffee, LOL! Was this an old family recipe?
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Hey…maybe I’ll try the bacon in the coffee next time! Thanks for the idea Pony Girl.
–>I think I have a caffeine high just from seeing this post.
Not to mention, bacon makes everything better!
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Dude this looks amazing! I’m going to make this for sure. I’ve put cinnamon in coffee but never the orange peel.
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I’ve never seen anything like that! I have to try it. Maybe on the weekend… I don’t want to have the caffeine jitters at the office
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thanks for the recipe! my husband loves cowboy coffee when we are camping, but i had no idea about the orange peel!
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Nothing better than good thick cowboy coffee. I used to make it every morning when I lived in Wyoming. I had to build a fire first though, which made the ritual all the more romantic for me.
Thanks for finding your way to my blog, btw. It’s always nice to meet a new reader, especially one who has such a snazzy blog of their own. Great post!
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Hokie Deb ~ You’re right about bacon!
amy2boys ~ Yep, the orange peel adds a little pizzaz! And thank you.
Dandy ~ Hope you like it as much as I do.
nicola ~ Out camping is the best time for cowboy coffee, I read about all these gadgets that are available for camping, but I feel they take away from the outdoors experience.
Piper of Love ~ I agree…and thank you.
That sounds like some mighty strong coffee. Wondered for a minute where that bacon was going, glad to see it didn’t make it to the pot. There’s nothing like the smell of coffee and bacon in the morning.
Thanks for stopping by by blog.
greyhorsematters ~ you are right, nothing like coffee and bacon in the morning!
Now all you need is a French Press.
And to have the coffee with pie!
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Clayvessel ~ So true, apple!
This looks complicated. Yet somewhat delicious!
Try it Bearca, I think you’ll like it.
Man this looks good… nothing like a good cup of Hot Joe and bacon to start the day…. breakfast for champs… or er… Cowboys
Hey Urban Cowboy ~ great minds think alike!
Oh! And LOVE the bunny mug!
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Hey Cowgirl, we sure do…thought you would like the bunny mug.
LOL! I did a post about how to make cowboy coffee a while back, too. I had a different set of photos…more cowboy than coffee, nevertheless, the essentials of the recipe are there. I swear, that’s the only way I make my coffee now. It takes the best!
Here it is, if you want to see my version:
http://aglowingember.blogspot.com/2008/07/everyday-miracles.html
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Carolynn ~ Yes…saw your blog, you got it!
this one great you cab do onthe stove i thought you need a campfire you are wrangler