I grew up with mincemeat. It was such a great way to preserve deer meat.
We used to use an old fashioned grinder. I still use mine today.
Mincemeat
4 Ibs. venison meat, cooked and ground
10 tbsp. cinnamon
10 Ibs. apples
3 tbsp. mace
1 lb. suet, ground (beef suet preferred. Use 2lb if deer suet)
1 tbsp. pepper
2 tbsp. nutmeg
4 Ibs. sugar
Juice and rind of:
2 lemons
2 oranges
1 pt. cider vinegar
1 qt. Crosby molasses
1 qt. liquid, meat was boiled in
3 or 4 lbs. raisins
3 tbsp. cloves
Mix in order given, and cook slowly, stirring often, to keep from sticking, until apple is cooked. You may want to add more lemon, orange or vinegar, also spices. Makes 1 large roaster filled to the top. Freezes well.
Love Jenn xx
