Desserts Pies Fruit Pies Mincemeat Pie Recipes Green Tomato Mincemeat 4.7 (23) 21 Reviews 2 Photos This makes about 30 pints of mincemeat. Have on hand 30 pint canning jars with brand-new rings and lids. Reusing old lids is not recommended. A delicious way to use green tomatoes. The recipe came from my grandfather, and our family has been making it forever! Use straight from the jar for pies, cookies, muffins, or cake. Submitted by April Updated on October 22, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins Servings: 120 Yield: 30 pints Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 120 servings 8 quarts green tomatoes, minced 8 quarts minced, cored apples ½ pound beef suet 6 pounds brown sugar 1 cup distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground allspice 2 pounds raisins 32 ounces candied mixed citrus peel (Optional) 7 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 lemons, finely chopped Directions In a very large stock pot, combine green tomatoes, apples, suet (or oil), brown sugar, vinegar, chopped oranges, chopped lemons, raisins, and candied peel. Season with salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Cover, and cook over low heat for 3 hours. Sterilize 30 (1 pint) canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions. Ladle filling into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe the jar with a clean, damp cloth. Cover with jars with lids, and screw on jar rings. Heat water in a hot water canner. Place jars in rack, and slowly lower jars into canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil, and process for 10 minutes. Cook’s Note If you don't want to use beef suet, you can replace it with 1 cup of oil. I Made It Print 31 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 179 Calories 2g Fat 42g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 120 Calories 179 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Sodium 126mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 32g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Calcium 37mg 3% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 241mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.