fill it into all-glass jars and adjust the rubber
and lid. Seal and then place in a hot-water bath. Process for one-half
hour, at a temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and store in
a cool place. Mincemeat that has been sterilized will keep until used.
GREEN TOMATO MINCE
Place one quart of thinly sliced green tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle
with four tablespoons of salt. Let stand for four hours, then drain
and squeeze dry. Return to the bowl and add
One-half pound of finely chopped suet,
Two and one-half pounds of finely chopped apples,
One cup of finely chopped dried apricots,
One cup of finely chopped seeded raisins,
One cup of finely chopped peanuts,
One cup of plum preserves,
Two cups of molasses,
One and one-half cups of boiled cider,
One tablespoon of cinnamon,
One-half teaspoon of nutmeg,
One-half teaspoon of cloves,
One-quarter teaspoon of allspice,
One-half teaspoon of ginger.
Mix thoroughly and then store in the same manner as for ye olde-time
mincemeat.
MINCEMEAT FOR TWO
One-half cup of finely chopped cold cooked meat,
Three-quarters cup of finely chopped suet,
Six cups of finely chopped apples,
One cup of finely chopped candied orange and lemon peel, mixed,
One cup of seeded raisins,
One cup of currants,
One cup of chopped peanuts,
One cup of chopped apricots,
One and one-half cups of molasses,
One cup of cider,
Four tablespoons of vinegar,
One tablespoon of cinnamon,
One teaspoon of nutmeg,
One teaspoon of allspice,
One-half teaspoon of ginger,
One-half teaspoon of salt.
Mix and then store in the same manner as for ye old-tyme mincemeat.
JEWISH OR KOSHER MINCEMEAT
Chop fine sufficient left-over cold cooked beef or lamb free from all
fat to measure two cups. Place in a large bowl and add
Two quarts of finely chopped apples,
One cup of finely chopped candied orange peel,
One cup of finely chopped candied lemon peel,
One cup of finely chopped citron,
One cup of finely chopped apricots,
Two cups each of seedless raisins and currants,
One cup of finely chopped shelled almonds,
One cup of corn oil,
One and one-half tablespoons of cinnamon,
One teaspoon of cloves,
One teaspoon of nutmeg,
One teaspoon of allspice,
One-half teaspoon of ginger,
One teaspoon of salt.
Now place in a saucepan
One quart of cider.
One pound of brown sugar,
One cup of molasses.
Stir
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