Mincemeat
Two pounds of unsalted bullock's tongue ; two pounds of ox-kidney fat; two pounds of stoned raisins; three pounds of currants; two pounds of good apples; half a pound of blanched almonds, with a few bitter ones : mince all these separately, then mix them and add to them minced-half a pound of candied citron and orange peel; one ounce of best cinnamon and cloves; the juice and zest of three lemons; half an ounce of salt; half an ounce of allspice; one pound of sifted sugar; half a pint of sherry; half a pint of brandy or pineapple rum; half a pint of orangeflower water. Mix the solids well before the liquids are added. Press all into jars, which are to be close covered and put aside for some days before use.