Name: Bear Mincemeat (Traditional Holiday)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs cooked bear roast, finely chopped; 6 cups mixed dried fruits; 3 cups brown sugar; 2 cups apple cider; 1 cup suet or butter; 1/2 cup rum or brandy; 2 tbsp mixed spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice); 1 tbsp salt; Zest and juice of 2 oranges; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; *Traditional Mincemeat Method**; 1. **Fruit Preparation**:; - Soak dried fruits in cider overnight; - **Hydration**: Fruits should absorb liquid completely; - **Variety**: Use mix of raisins, currants, apricots; 2. **Cooking Process**:; - Combine all ingredients in large pot; - **Slow cooking**: Simmer 2-3 hours stirring frequently; - **Consistency**: Should be thick but moist; 3. **Aging Process**:; - Pack into sterilized jars; - **Improvement**: Flavors develop over 2-4 weeks; - **Storage**: Refrigerated up to 6 months; 4. **Usage Applications**:; - Traditional mincemeat pies; - **Holiday desserts**: Tarts, cookies, cake fillings; - **Serving**: With hard sauce or whipped cream; *Historical Note**: Original mincemeat always contained meat; *Modern twist**: Bear adds unique richness to tradition; ##

Fruit Preparation:
- Soak dried fruits in cider overnight
- Hydration: Fruits should absorb liquid completely
- Variety: Use mix of raisins, currants, apricots
Cooking Process:
- Combine all ingredients in large pot
- Slow cooking: Simmer 2-3 hours stirring frequently
- Consistency: Should be thick but moist
Aging Process:
- Pack into sterilized jars
- Improvement: Flavors develop over 2-4 weeks

Bear Mincemeat (Traditional Holiday)

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