Best Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Best Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds sugar; 4 each calf tongue boiled; 2 1/2 pounds suet; 2 pounds raisins, seedless; 2 pounds currants; 1/2 pound citron finely chopped; 1/2 pound orange zest candied, finely chopped; 6 pounds apples chopped; 1 tablespoon cloves; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon allspice; 2 whole nutmeg grated; 1/2 pound almonds finely chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 4 each oranges rind and juice of; 4 each lemons rind and juice of; 1/2 pound lemon zest candied, finely chopped; 1 quart brandy; 2 quarts whiskey

Servings: persons

4 pounds sugar
4 each calf tongue boiled
2 1/2 pounds suet
2 pounds raisins, seedless
2 pounds currants
1/2 pound citron finely chopped
1/2 pound orange zest candied, finely chopped
6 pounds apples chopped
1 tablespoon cloves
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
2 whole nutmeg grated
1/2 pound almonds finely chopped
1 tablespoon salt
4 each oranges rind and juice of
4 each lemons rind and juice of
1/2 pound lemon zest candied, finely chopped
1 quart brandy
2 quarts whiskey

1
Chop the calves' tongues very fine, add sugar, raisins, currants and citron.
2
Mix all together.
3
Chop apples fine (do not mash) and add to calves' tongues.
4
Add spices and suet, remaining fruit, almonds and salt, and mix thoroughly.
5
Pour over this the fruit juices and rind, the brandy and whiskey.
6
Put mixture into a crock with a lid.
7
Place a cloth over the top of the crock and put on lid.
8
Put in cool place for 3 weeks.
9
Then add more salt and spices if needed.
10
Let stand at least 4 weeks before using.
11
When using as filling for pies, always bake between 2 crusts.

3450

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

599

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds sugar, 4 each calf tongue boiled, 2 1/2 pounds suet, 2 pounds raisins, seedless, and more.

Yes, Best Mincemeat falls under the General 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.

Best Mincemeat

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