" Traditional" Mincemeat (For Pies)

"I have 5 mincemeat recipes that I've used for making pies over the years, (4 of them are meatless). However my dad always preferred the "traditional" mincemeat pies and so do I. (I would be happy to post the "meatless" recipes on request). This is the Traditional (with meat) Mincemeat recipe that I made for many years. The only change I ever made in the original recipe was to substitute stew beef for the calves' tongues. Prep time includes the 4-6 weeks "standing" time."
 
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Ready In:
1010hrs
Ingredients:
19
Yields:
15 Quarts (approx)
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ingredients

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directions

  • Chop the boiled calves' tongues (or boiled stew beef) very finely.
  • Add the sugar, raisins, currents and citron; mix together well.
  • Chop apples finely (do not mash) and add to the meat.
  • Add all the spices, suet, candied peels, almonds and salt, and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour over this mixture the fruit juices and grated peels, the brandy and the whiskey; and mix together.
  • Put the mixture into a large crock with a lid.
  • Place a clean cloth over the top of the crock and put the lid on.
  • Place crock in a cool place for 3 weeks.
  • Add more salt and spices at this time, if needed.
  • Let stand at least 4 weeks before using.
  • Mincemeat may be canned by water bath method.
  • If using it for pie filling, bake between double crusts.

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I'm married (53 years to the same lucky guy) and have 2 kids, a daughter 47, a son 43, and 2 beautiful grand daughters (11 yrs and 14 yrs). I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, especially breads :)
 
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