Traditional Mincemeat

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 6 weeks Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 2 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 2846 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 15 cups suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound beef suet
3 1/2 pounds apples peeled, cored, chopped
2 pounds grapes, seedless
1 1/2 pounds currants
3/4 cup citron candied
3/4 cup candied lemon peel
2 pounds brown sugar, light
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup molasses
3 cups apple cider
1 teaspoon mace
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cloves ground
1 tablespoon allspice
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 pound walnuts chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup brandy

Directions

Place meat in a very large saucepan with just enough water to cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.

Drain meat and return to pan. Add all remaining ingredients, except lemon juice and brandy.

Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occassionally.

Stir in lemon juice and brandy.

Ladle minced meat into sterilized jars and seal, cool and store.

Allow the mincemeat to mature for at least 6 weeks before using.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1484g
Amount per Serving
Calories 2846 33% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 106.0g163%
 Saturated Fat 18.0g91%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 195mg65%
Sodium 2068mg86%
Total Carbohydrate 421.0g140%
 Dietary Fiber 17.0g67%
 Sugars 342.0g
Protein 88.0g175%
Vitamin A 15%  Vitamin C 600%
Calcium 68%  Iron 130%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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