Make Your Own Mincemeat (From An 18Th Century Recipe) Recipe

Name: Make Your Own Mincemeat (From An 18Th Century Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (top round or chuck); water; 5 cups firmly packed shredded peeled apples; diced candied lemon peel; diced candied orange peel; citron; 1 lb raisins (seeded or seedless) or 1 lb dried currant; 1 large orange, juice and rind of, grated; 1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated; 1/2 lb finely ground beef suet, all skin removed; 3 3/8 cups dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; ground allspice; cinnamon, cloves; coriander; mace; nutmeg; 1 cup Bourbon or 1 cup brandy; 1 cup rum or 1 cup sherry wine

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef (top round or chuck)
water
5 cups firmly packed shredded peeled apples
diced candied lemon peel
diced candied orange peel
citron
1 lb raisins (seeded or seedless) or 1 lb dried currant
1 large orange, juice and rind of, grated
1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated
1/2 lb finely ground beef suet, all skin removed
3 3/8 cups dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground allspice
cinnamon, cloves
coriander
mace
nutmeg
1 cup Bourbon or 1 cup brandy
1 cup rum or 1 cup sherry wine

1
Simmer beef in 2 c water, covered for about 10 minutes.
2
Put beef and broth in large kettle and add all other ingredients except liquors.
3
Let come to a hard boil.
4
Then turn down heat low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring to keep from sticking and to assure even distribution of spices and fat through the mixture.
5
Let cool.
6
Then add spirits.
7
Place in jars or a single gallon jar and store in a cool dark place for 3 weeks before using.
8
Frozen it will keep up to 6 months.
9
For Pie:
10
Fill pastry-lined pie pan with mincemeat.
11
Adjust top crust or lattice top, and bake in preheated hot oven (425) for 30 minutes.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

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: 1 lb lean ground beef (top round or chuck), water, 5 cups firmly packed shredded peeled apples, diced candied lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Make Your Own Mincemeat (From An 18Th Century Recipe) 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.

Make Your Own Mincemeat (From An 18Th Century Recipe)

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