A Boke of Gode Cookery Presents

Homemade Mincemeat

PERIOD: Modern | SOURCE: Contemporary Recipe | CLASS: Not Authentic

DESCRIPTION: A recipe for real mincemeat


  • 2 pounds lean stew meat (venison or beef)
  • 1-1/2 cups suet or shortening
  • 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups raisins
  • 1-1/2 cups currants, chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups pie cherries, pitted
  • 1-1/2 pints strong cold coffee
  • 1 pint cider
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon mace
  • 1 Tablespoon allspice
  • Cook meat until tender. In large pan, add all ingredients except meat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add meat and stir well. Makes: 4 quarts.

    Contributed by L. J. Spencer to the Gode Cookery Email Group on Wednesday, November 25, 1998.

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