Mince-meat for Pies

Ingredients

• 3 pints beef, finely chopped
• 3 pints suet, finely chopped
• 4 pints stoned raisins, some chopped
• 2 pints currants
• 1 pound citron, finely chopped
• 1 pound candied orange peel, finely chopped
• 3 quarts dark brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine the finely chopped beef and suet in a large bowl.

2. Add the stoned raisins and currants to the mixture.

3. Stir in the chopped citron and candied orange peel.

4. Mix in the dark brown sugar until well combined.