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Traditional Mincemeat

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Category: Meat

 Ingredients List

  • 2 lb Ground beef
  • 1 lb Beef suet
  • 3 1/2 lb Apples, peeled, cored &
  • Chopped
  • 2 lb Seedless grapes
  • 1 1/2 lb Currents
  • 3/4 c Candied citron
  • 3/4 c Candied lemon peel
  • 2 lb Light brown sugar
  • 1 tb Salt
  • 1 c Molasses
  • 3 c Apple cider
  • 1 ts Mace
  • 1 tb Cinnamon
  • 1 tb Ground cloves
  • 1 tb Allspice
  • 2 ts Nutmeg
  • 1 lb Chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 c Lemon juice
  • 1 c Brandy

 Directions

Place meat in a very large saucepan with just enough water to cover &
simmer for 1/2 hour. Drain meat & return to pan. Add all remaining
ingredients, except lemon juice & brandy. Bring mixture to a boil &
reduce heat & simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occassionally. Stir in
lemon juice & brandy. Ladle mincemeat into sterilized jars & seal,
cool & store. Allow the mincemeat to mature for at least 6 weeks
before using.

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