For the Thanksgiving festival, mince meat should be made at least six weeks before it is wanted, in order that the flavors may be well blended.
Tomato Mince Meat
Chop fine eight pounds of green tomatoes; add six pounds of brown sugar, one ounce each of cloves, cinnamon, allspice, simmer slowly until the tomatoes are clear, then put into a covered jar, or seal.
For pies in winter, take in the proportion of two-thirds tomato to one-third meat, and season with butter, boiled cider, sugar if needed, and cook as the regular mince pies.