Authentic Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Authentic Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat, lean or wild game; 1/2 pound suet; 1/2 pound citron candied, chopped; 3 pounds apples, granny smith; 2 pounds brown sugar; 4 cups apple juice or cider; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon nutmeg ground; 1 tablespoon allspice ground; 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground; 1 teaspoon cloves ground; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup corn syrup, light; 2 pounds currants dried; 1 pound golden raisins; 1 pound raisins, seedless; 2 cups brandy

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef stew meat, lean or wild game
1/2 pound suet
1/2 pound citron candied, chopped
3 pounds apples, granny smith
2 pounds brown sugar
4 cups apple juice or cider
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon nutmeg ground
1 tablespoon allspice ground
1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
1 teaspoon cloves ground
1 cup molasses
1 cup corn syrup, light
2 pounds currants dried
1 pound golden raisins
1 pound raisins, seedless
2 cups brandy

1
Place the meat into a deep pan and cover with water.
2
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
3
Continue simmering until the meat is very tender and the water is almost gone, this will take 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4
Cool the meat and put it through your food processor or a food grinder.
5
You should have about 4 or 5 cups of ground meat.
6
Put the suet through the food process or grinder and add to the meat.
7
Do the same with the candied citron.
8
Peel and finely chop the apples and add them to the meat mixture.
9
In a separate pan, mix the sugar with the apple juice or cider and mix until the sugar is dissolved.
10
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Add the meat mixture to the syrup and return to a boil.
12
Reduce the heat again and simmer for about 10 minutes more.
13
Remove from the heat and add the salt, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, molasses, corn syrup, currants, and raisins.
14
Mix well.
15
Mix in the brandy.
16
Cool to room temperature and either use to make pies or ladle into containers and freeze for later use.
17
YIELD: About 4 quarts (enough for 4 pies)

1791

kcal

Calories

Fat

318

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef stew meat, lean or wild game, 1/2 pound suet, 1/2 pound citron candied, chopped, 3 pounds apples, granny smith, and more.

Yes, Authentic Mincemeat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Authentic Mincemeat

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