Venison Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Venison Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb venison; 5 ounces suet; 3 lbs green apples; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1 lb golden raisin; 10 ounces raisins; 5 ounces candied citron peel; 1/3 cup candied orange peel; 1/4 cup candied lemon peel; 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup rum; 1 cup Bourbon

Servings: persons

1 lb venison
5 ounces suet
3 lbs green apples
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 lb golden raisin
10 ounces raisins
5 ounces candied citron peel
1/3 cup candied orange peel
1/4 cup candied lemon peel
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 cup rum
1 cup Bourbon

1
Grind venison through the medium plate of a meat grinder.
2
Grind suet through the fine plate of the meat grinder (you may need to grind the suet twice--there can be no smell of blood on it or it will spoil the mincemeat.).
3
Peel and core the apples and chop them in a food processor.
4
Place the ground meat and the apples in a large bowl and then mix in the rest of the ingredients, blending well.
5
Pack mincemeat into a nonreactive container (such a glazed earthenware) and then cover container with a clean tea towel soaked in rum and then cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
6
Store in refrigerator for a least a month to bind flavors together.
7
The mincemeat will continue to develop for another 4 months or so and can then be stored indefinitely.
8
This amount will make 3 pies. To make pies: prepare pie pastry (two crust pie), lining pie dishes with pastry. Pour filling into prepared pie dishes and cover with top crusts. Blend one egg and 1 tablespoon water and brush top crusts with egg wash. Cut vent holes in top crust. Bake pies at 350-degrees for 40-45 minutes our until golden brown.

531

kcal

Calories

140

Carbs

Protein

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 lb venison, 5 ounces suet, 3 lbs green apples, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Venison 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.

Venison Mincemeat

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