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Cheapest Good Mince Meat

Suitable for charitable institutions, etc., and not easily distinguishable from the costlier mixtures. It will not intoxicate. 1 1/2 pounds of bread. 1 pound of boiled beef or ox heart. 2 pounds of brown sugar. 1 quart of good molasses. 1 pound of common dried apples. 1 1/2 pounds of suet. 1 pound of raisins. 1 pound of currants. 4 ounces of ground cinnamon and other spices mixed. 1 ounce of black pepper. 1 pint of vinegar. Peel of 2 or 3 oranges. 1 tablespoonful of salt.

Pour two quarts of cold water over the bread; steep and mash. Boil the apples in two quarts of water, then chop them and add the juice to the rest of the ingredients, all minced and mixed as usual. The orange peel should be boiled a little while and then minced fine. Any stewed fruit liquor or cider can be added with advantage. Makes 2 gallons--30 to 50 pies.