Not a surprise, really. Why would you call something mincemeat if it doesn't have meat in it?
Mrs Beeton:
2 lbs minced beef tongue, 1 lb minced suet, 2 lbs sugar, 2 lbs currants, 2 lbs raisins, 1 lb candied lemon peel, 3 lbs chopped apples, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg (¼ tsp) 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ pint brandy, 1 ¼ pints sherry, 1 pint cider.
Mrs Beeton:
2 lbs minced beef tongue, 1 lb minced suet, 2 lbs sugar, 2 lbs currants, 2 lbs raisins, 1 lb candied lemon peel, 3 lbs chopped apples, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg (¼ tsp) 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ pint brandy, 1 ¼ pints sherry, 1 pint cider.
