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NannyP · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: Mincemeat?

Can I make mincemeat with grated duck fat? Ihave some in the fridge and will use this along with butter for the pastry.

I have come across a recipe that mixes all the ingredients, but doesn't cook. Looks good to me, what do you think?

Gilly C · Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2478 Location: South Cumbria

not sure about the duck fat how strong flavour has it ? we very rarely eat duck as it does nothing for me, suet has no taste to speak of, there is a vegetarian suet but not sure what it is made of sorry can't be of more help

Gilly C · Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2478 Location: South Cumbria

Vegetarian suet is readily available in supermarkets in the United Kingdom although of course, it isn't suet at all. It is made from fat such as palm oil combined with rice flour. It resembles shredded beef suet, and is used as a substitute in recipes but with slightly different results than the animal suet.

copied this from another site hth

stephen · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:51 am Post subject:

Unfortunately, outside the UK and South Africa suet is as rare as diamonds and sapphires. The idea of suet causes most to vomit on the spot, it seems. We have to get friends and relatives pop a packet in the post from time to time so we can make dumplings or steamed puddings.

We've successfully put some Swedish friends off both mince pies and Christmas puddings once they knew that a) suet is in it and b) what suet is.

poultry poofs · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:40 am Post subject:

Getting the duck in the grater is the worst problem Nanny P Laughing

I wouldnt use duck fat to be honest Gilly is right it can be a bit strong depending on the diet of the duck.

Goose fat is better,I have used that quite a bit and prefer it to plain Lard for most cooking

Rich

mojo · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:45 am Post subject:

i wouldnt use duck fat as the flavour is too strong for a sweet dish ..........but save it to roast your taties and parsnips and carrots in ..................that is heaven on a plate........want to practise on me............. want some liquer to flavour your mincemeat??p.s.

NannyP · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject:

Have decided to delegate.....if M Mojo wishes to have mince pies on Christmas morning, he'll have to bring them with him Wink

poultry poofs · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:05 pm Post subject:

He will eat them all before he gets to your place Laughing

I know I would Embarassed

kated · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1843 Location: norfolk

Can't you approach a butcher NannyP? You wouldn't have to tell him what it's for, just say you are feeding the birds Wink

NannyP · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject:

I may do that another time Kate, but for now I will await les Mojos along with their hommade mince pies Laughing

mojo · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject:

tricia has the orders

Heather · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:05 pm Post subject:

Kathy it is probably a bit late for this year but In one of the Nigella books there is a recipe for suet-free mincemeat, or alternatively am more than happy to send a few packs over as it is not exactly a heavy item.

Wpould you like the recipe ?

NannyP · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:05 pm Post subject:

Well, I found mincemeat in one of the nearby supermarkets, so for future Christmas's, panic over. Thanks Heather, but no need now, and when we next come over to the UK (Julyish), I'll add suet to my very long shopping list.

Mojos didn't come, as Potty not well enough, so no mince pies anyway Confused

Don't tell Mojo, but we didn't cook the Christmas Pud either Rolling Eyes

stephen · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:08 pm Post subject:

That makes two of us; we were too stuffed after the duck etc, so we're having ours tonight.