Elk Mincemeat 4 pounds lean chopped meat 2 pounds chopped beef suet 3 pounds brown sugar 2 cups molasses 2 quarts cider 4 pounds seeded raisins 3 pounds currants 1/2 pound citron, chopped 8 cups peeled, sliced apples 1 quart brandy 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon mace 1 tablespoon powdered clove 1 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice 2 teaspoons salt Cook meat, suet, brown sugar, molasses, cider, raisins, currants and citron slowly, stirring occasionally, until sugar and citron melt. Add apples and cook until tender. Add remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Pour into hot jars; seal and store. Makes 20 pints.