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Veras Mince Meat Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

2 1/2 lb Beef

2 1/2 lb Pork

2 lb Raisins

1 1/2 lb Apples

1 lb Dried apricots

1 lb Dried peaches

1/4 lb Citron

2 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Cloves

1 ts Spice

1 1/2 c Brown sugar

1 c Cider

Grind and mix all ingredients together. Simmer two hours. Can and seal.

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