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.