Christmas Mince Meat

Planet X

.....for mince pies obviously.

The Delia Recipe I've used for about 20 years or so, makes 6lbs. (amount can be altered)

It calls for 6tbsp of Brandy.
I hate brandy. Won't drink brandy.

So, this year, this month actually, I'm going to substitute it with whiskey, prob a Jameson Caskmate.

This should be OK I reckon?
Always buy a bottle of brandy and it sits there.....well, for a while . :pac::pac:
The Whiskey will be availed of. :P

Should be plain sailing I reckon.

phormium

It won't make any difference, should have changed it to whiskey years ago if you prefer it

Spanish Eyes

Will be fine. Whiskey is nice in those pies.

Can I ask why you need 6lbs of mince for the pies, honestly my eyes are watering here at that volume!.

Planet X

It's just the recipe in the book. I've done six pounds before, keeps indefinitely if stored correctly.

But this time I'll do half.

odyssey06

I prefer versions that use mince in its original sense of minced meat...

Think OBriens have caskmates for 25 at the moment but I would be surprised if you taste difference v basic Jameson.

s8n

Can you use minced pork (with a bit of raw onion through it)

Planet X

odyssey06 wrote: »

I prefer versions that use mince in its original sense of minced meat...

Think OBriens have caskmates for 25 at the moment but I would be surprised if you taste difference v basic Jameson.

I actually can.
A new convert.

odyssey06

Planet X wrote: »

I actually can.
A new convert.

Ah, do you mean from a glass or in the pie?
Like can defo taste the caskmates stout as smoother than basic jemmy when drunk.

Am getting a craving for both pie and glass right now!

Planet X

Glass......correct.

th283

Planet X wrote: »

.....for mince pies obviously.

The Delia Recipe I've used for about 20 years or so, makes 6lbs. (amount can be altered)

It calls for 6tbsp of Brandy.
I hate brandy. Won't drink brandy.

So, this year, this month actually, I'm going to substitute it with whiskey, prob a Jameson Caskmate.

This should be OK I reckon?
Always buy a bottle of brandy and it sits there.....well, for a while . :pac::pac:
The Whiskey will be availed of. :P

Should be plain sailing I reckon.

Try replacing some of the brandy or whiskey with some Cointreau it really adds a lovely depth of flavor to the mincemeat

the beer revolu

th283 wrote: »

Try replacing some of the brandy or whiskey with some Cointreau it really adds a lovely depth of flavor to the mincemeat

That sounds really nice.
I'd echo everyone else in saying that whiskey/brandy would make no noticeable difference.

Planet X

......but Three Christmas Puddings in the hat

Microplane.........new to me, but what a weapon!!!

Graces7

Discovered two jars of home made mincemeat at the back of the freezer from last year. My years of market trading preserves has me always making too much. Never use suet etc.

Planet X

.......got there eventually, half recipe amount, 3 lbs.
Still a load for a few trays of pies.

Dinxminx

This looks great! Can you share the recipe?

Planet X

Short of typing it out......it's from the "Delia Smith Complete Illustrated Cookery Course",


https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/books/delias-happy-christmas/home-made-christmas-mincemeat