Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee's Mincemeat |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds ground chuck, cooked and drained |
4 1/2 cups diced suet |
2 1/4 cups sugar |
2 (15-ounce) packages raisins |
1 (10-ounce) package currants |
1 cup peeled, diced citron |
2/3 cup diced candied lemon peel |
1/3 cup peeled, diced apple |
1 tablespoon grated orange rind |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind |
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups madeira |
2 cups brandy |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum stock pot; stir well. Cover; refrigerate 2 days.
2. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Spoon mixture into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch headspace. Adjust lids; process 20 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
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