John Master's Mincemeat Recipe

Name: John Master's Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs beef; 1 12 lbs pork; 12 lb suet; 2 lbs seedless raisins; 2 lbs currants; 2 lbs sugar; 1 lb brown sugar; 2 oranges; 2 lemons; 12 lb citron; 2 quarts chopped apples; 1 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 teaspoons ginger; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup cider

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs beef
1 12 lbs pork
12 lb suet
2 lbs seedless raisins
2 lbs currants
2 lbs sugar
1 lb brown sugar
2 oranges
2 lemons
12 lb citron
2 quarts chopped apples
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground cloves
3 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup cider

1
In a large stock pot cook the beef, pork, and suet until tender.
2
Mince or grind through a food grinder.
3
In a saucepan cook the raisins and currants until tender in water to cover.
4
Drain.
5
finely chop the oranges, lemons, citron, and apples, or grind through a food grinder.
6
In a large saucepan combine the meat, raisins and currants, and remaining ingredients.
7
Simmer together in water to cover for 12 minutes.
8
Put into sterile jars and seal while hot.
9
To make pie, fill an unbaked pie shell with about 3 cups of mincemeat.
10
Cover with a top crust.
11
Bake in a 425 oven for 15 minutes.
12
Reduce the temp to 375 and continue to bake for 35 minutes.

1508

kcal

Calories

Fat

360

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs beef, 1 12 lbs pork, 12 lb suet, 2 lbs seedless raisins, and more.

Yes, John Master's Mincemeat falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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