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Mince Meat

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This classic mince meat recipe combines boiled calf tongue, suet, and a generous mix of raisins, currants, and apples with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Enriched with brandy and whiskey, it offers a complex, deep flavor profile perfect for holiday feasts. The addition of candied citrus rinds and almonds provides texture and brightness to this substantial dish.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 4058.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This classic mince meat recipe combines boiled calf tongue, suet, and a generous mix of raisins, currants, and apples with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Enriched with brandy and whiskey, it offers a complex, deep flavor profile perfect for holiday feasts. The addition of candied citrus rinds and almonds provides texture and brightness to this substantial dish.
Ingredients
  • 4 pound Sugar
  • 4 ea Calf tongue, boiled
  • 2 1/2 pound Suet
  • 2 pound Raisins
  • 2 pound Currants
  • 1/2 pound Citron, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound Orange rind, candied, finely
  • 6 pound Apple, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Allspice
  • 2 ea Nutmeg, whole, grated
  • 1/2 pound Almond, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 4 ea Orange, rind & juice of
  • 4 ea Lemon, rind & juice of
  • 1/2 pound Lemon rind, candied, finely
  • 1/2 pound Lemon rind, candied, finely
  • 1 quart Brandy
  • 2 quart Whiskey
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    Mix dry ingredients together: Sugar, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Salt.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients.
  4. 4
    Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5
    Fold in: Raisins, Apple, Nutmeg.
  6. 6
    Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
  7. 7
    Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4058.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.5g77%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 794.8g265%
Dietary Fiber 51.6g207%
Sugars 712.5g
Protein 27.3g55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, almond, apple, baking, boiled, brandy, calf, candied, chopped, cinnamon, citron, cloves, currants, dessert, finely, grated, international, juice, lemon, meat
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