Nana's Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Nana's Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef (stew meat); 1 -1 12 lb suet; 5 lbs tart apples, peeled and cored; 2 (16 ounce) packages raisins, seeded; 1 (16 ounce) package currants; 1 pint molasses; 1 pint cider or 1 pint apple juice; 2 lbs brown sugar; 14 lb citron; 2 teaspoons cloves; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 teaspoons mace; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 lemons, rind and juice

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef (stew meat)
1 -1 12 lb suet
5 lbs tart apples, peeled and cored
2 (16 ounce) packages raisins, seeded
1 (16 ounce) package currants
1 pint molasses
1 pint cider or 1 pint apple juice
2 lbs brown sugar
14 lb citron
2 teaspoons cloves
4 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons mace
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 lemons, rind and juice

1
Cook the beef in 2 tablespoons salt until tender (as for pot roast), about 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
2
Cool; put meat through meat grinder.
3
Put apples through meat grinder then lemon.
4
Remove rind membrane first and then put the rind through the very fine chopper.
5
Cook all ingredients, except that the mincemeat does not scorch.
6
Bottle for preserves.
7
So delicious!

2055

kcal

Calories

Fat

317

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef (stew meat), 1 -1 12 lb suet, 5 lbs tart apples, peeled and cored, 2 (16 ounce) packages raisins, seeded, and more.

Yes, Nana'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.

Nana's Mincemeat

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