Homemade Mincemeat(Slow Cooker) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. beef shanks
4 c. water
1/2 lb. beef suet
2 lb. tart apples- peeled and diced
1 (15 oz.) pkg. of raisins
1 (11 oz.) pkg. of currants
1 1/2 c. apple cider
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each nutmeg and ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. packed brown sugar

Preparation

Combine beef and water in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Save all the broth.
Remove meat from the bones.
Grind beef and suet together.
Combine with 1/2 c. broth and remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Makes 3 quarts. 2-3 Tbsp. of brandy or bourbon may be added to each pie.