James Beard's Mincemeat Recipe

• 4 lb Beef rump or possibly brisket
• 4 lb Beef tongue
• 1 lb Beef suet
• 2 lb Seedless raisins
• 2 lb Sultana raisins
• 2 lb Currants
• 3/4 lb Citron peel, diced and
• 1/2 lb Orange peel, finely minced
• 1/2 lb Lemon peel, finely minced
• 1 lb Sugar
• 1 pt Strawberry preserves
• 1 pt Raspberry preserves
• 1 Tbsp. Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp Mace
• 1 tsp Allpice
• 3/4 tsp Grnd cloves Sherry or possibly cognac

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