Minced Meat

Ingredients

• 1 pound tender roasted meat
• 2 pounds shred suet
• 3 pounds currants
• 6 apples, chopped
• 1/4 loaf bread, grated
• nutmeg
• cloves
• pepper
• salt
• 1 pound sugar
• lemon peel, grated
• orange peel, grated
• lemon juice
• 2 wine glasses brandy
• 2 wine glasses white wine
• 2 ounces citron, candied
• 2 ounces candied lemon peel

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients together thoroughly, adding each ingredient separately as you work. Mix well. Allow the minced meat to rest for a day or two before using.
2. Note: This recipe may also be made without the roasted meat; omit that ingredient and follow the same proportions otherwise. Some cooks substitute port wine for the brandy.