Homemade Mincemeat(Slow Cooker)

• 2 1/2 lb. beef shanks
• 4 c. water
• 1/2 lb. beef suet
• 2 lb. tart apples- peeled and diced
• 1 (15 oz.) pkg. of raisins
• 1 (11 oz.) pkg. of currants
• 1 1/2 c. apple cider
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. each nutmeg and ground cloves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1. Combine beef and water in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
3. Save all the broth.
4. Remove meat from the bones.
5. Grind beef and suet together.
6. Combine with 1/2 c. broth and remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
7. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
8. Makes 3 quarts. 2-3 Tbsp. of brandy or bourbon may be added to each pie.

beef shanks, water, beef suet, tart apples, raisins, currants, apple cider, lemon juice, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, molasses, brown sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=106541 (may not work)