OLD FASHIONED MINCE MEAT

4 cupfuls of chopped meat,

12 cupfuls of chopped apples,

2 cupfuls of chopped suet,

1 cupful of vinegar,

3 cupfuls seeded raisins,

1 cupful seeded currants,

5 cupfuls of brown sugar,

1¹⁄₂ cupfuls of molasses,

6 teaspoonsful of cinnamon,

3 teaspoonsful of cloves,

1 teaspoonful of nutmeg,

¹⁄₂ pound of citron,

Rind and juice of one lemon,

Butter the size of an egg,

Salt.

Moisten with cold coffee or strong tea. Cook slowly two hours.