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Plate with bacon strips, poached eggs with pepper, and buttered toast beside orange juice and black coffee

JFK's Last Meal

Donnie
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This recreation of President John F. Kennedy’s final breakfast captures the quiet simplicity of a statesman’s morning routine—just hours before tragedy struck in Dallas. Featuring two soft-boiled eggs, crisp bacon, buttered toast with orange marmalade, fresh orange juice, and hot coffee, this breakfast reflects Kennedy’s typical preference for clean, modest fare. More than just a meal, it serves as a reflective window into a moment frozen in time—rich in poignancy, subtle in flavor, and powerful in historical weight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 –4 strips of bacon
  • 2 slices of white toast
  • Unsalted butter
  • Orange marmalade
  • 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup hot coffee served with cream and sugar if desired

Instructions
 

  1. Soft-boil the eggs: Bring water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Carefully lower in the eggs and cook for exactly 6–7 minutes. Remove immediately and cool under cold water. Serve in egg cups, cracked at the top, with a small spoon.
  2. Cook the bacon: Set your oven to 375, and bake the bacon until desired crispiness. I baked mine for about 10-12 minutes. JFK never pan-fried his bacon.
  3. Prepare the toast: Toast two slices of white bread until golden. Spread with a generous amount of butter and orange marmalade.
  4. Serve the meal: Plate the eggs in cups, the bacon alongside, and the toast warm. Pour a glass of fresh orange juice and serve hot coffee with cream and sugar on the side.

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Notes

  • Perfecting Soft-Boiled Eggs: For just-set whites and creamy yolks, cook the eggs exactly 6½ to 7 minutes. Immediately transfer to cold water to stop cooking and make peeling easier if desired.
 
  • Choosing the Toast: Kennedy’s breakfast was served on white toast, a standard of the time. For authenticity, opt for a classic white sandwich loaf with a fine crumb, lightly toasted and generously buttered.
 
  • Coffee Like JFK: JFK preferred his coffee light with cream and no sugar. Use a medium roast, serve it hot, and add a splash of real cream for a traditional touch.

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