Mincemeat

Granted, many people will think they don't need any mincemeat, much less 8 quarts, but for the mincemeat lovers, here's a slow-cooked recipe. This is a crockpot recipe, so don't be put off by the long cook time - you don't have to be hovering during the cooking.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 7-8 quarts

Ingredients

• 3  lbs beef or 3  lbs pork
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 3  quarts applesauce
• 1  cup apple cider
• 5  cups  grape juice
• 3  lbs raisins
• 1  lb currants
• 3  lemons, juice and zest of
• 1  cup molasses, plus
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 1  cup dark corn syrup
• 1  teaspoon oleo
• 3  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 5  teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cloves
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons brown sugar

Directions

1. Cook the meat and 1 tsp salt in the crockpot for 8 hours or until very tender; then grind coarsely.
2. Add all other ingredients and cook another 4 hours, seasoning to taste.
3. Extra mincemeat can be canned or frozen to store.