Preparation of Mincemeat

Name: Preparation of Mincemeat
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) diced cold cooked fillet of beef; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) each of currants and sultanas; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) mixed peel; 250 g (9 oz) peeled and chopped apple, the grated rind and juice of 1 orange; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) chopped beef kidney suet; 1 dl (3½ oz or ½ U.S. cup) each of Brandy, Madeira and Rum.; 25 g (1 oz) mixed spice

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Le Guide Culinaire

By Auguste Escoffier

Published 1903

About

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) chopped beef kidney

Europe
France
Dessert
Spicy
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Mix all the ingredients together, place in a stone jar, cover tightly and allow to macerate for one month.