" Traditional" Mincemeat (For Pies)

" Traditional" Mincemeat  (For Pies)


1. Chop the boiled calves' tongues (or boiled stew beef) very finely.

2. Add the sugar, raisins, currents and citron; mix together well.

3. Chop apples finely (do not mash) and add to the meat.

4. Add all the spices, suet, candied peels, almonds and salt, and mix thoroughly.

5. Pour over this mixture the fruit juices and grated peels, the brandy and the whiskey; and mix together.

6. Put the mixture into a large crock with a lid.

7. Place a clean cloth over the top of the crock and put the lid on.

8. Place crock in a cool place for 3 weeks.

9. Add more salt and spices at this time, if needed.

10. Let stand at least 4 weeks before using.

11. Mincemeat may be canned by water bath method.

12. If using it for pie filling, bake between double crusts.

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