Categories: canning- mincemeat

Ingredients

• 3 lb. lean beef
• 1/2 lb. suet
• 6 lb. sour apples
• 3 lb. seeded raisins
• 2 lb. seedless raisins
• 1/2 lb. citron, minced
• 1 nutmeg, grated
• 2 lb. sugar
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 2 cups molasses
• 1 Tbsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. mace
• 1 Tbsp. salt

Directions

1. Cut meat in cubes, cover with water and simmer until tender. Cool. Drain and reserve stock.
2. Force meat, suet and pared and cored apples through a food chopper.
3. Add remaining ingredients plus 2 cups stock and simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently.
4. Pour into sterilized jars, seal and keep in a cool place.

5. makes 9 quarts

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