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Green Tomato Mincemeat Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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8 quarts green tomatoes, minced Tomatoes on the Vine
8 quarts minced, cored apples
1/2 pound beef suet6 pounds brown sugar1 cup distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoons ground cloves2 tablespoons ground allspice2 pounds raisins32 ounces candied mixed citrus peel (optional)7 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size2 lemons, finely chopped
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Directions:
4 h 45 m
In a very large stock pot, combine green tomatoes, apples, suet (or oil), brown sugar, vinegar, chopped oranges, chopped lemons, raisins, and candied peel. Season with salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Cover, and cook over low heat for 3 hours.
Sterilize 30 (1 pint) canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
Ladle filling into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe the jar with a clean, damp cloth. Cover with jars with lids, and screw on jar rings.
Heat water in a hot water canner. Place jars in rack, and slowly lower jars into canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil, and process for 10 minutes.
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48
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Preparation Time:
4 hours 45 mins total

 

 

 

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