Some people object to taking vows, but in the Bible you will find many great men of God directed by covenants, promises, vows and pledges. A carnal man refuses the discipline of such commitments. He says, “I want to be free. It is legalism.” There are many religious tramps in the world who will not be bound by anything. Now there are five vows I have in mind which we do well to make and keep. 1. Deal thoroughly with sin. 2. Never own anything- get rid of the sense of possessing. 3. Never defend yourself. 4. Never pass anything on about anybody else that will hurt him. 5. Never accept any glory. Remember that these five vows are not something you write in the back of your Bible and forget. They have got to be written in your own blood.

A.W. Tozer

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	American	Desserts, Meats, Relishes	20	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5	lb	Beef shank with marrow
1		Beef heart, about 2 1/2 lb
1 1/2	lb	Suet, chopped
1	lb	Dried currants
1	lb	Golden raisins
1/2	lb	Citron, chopped
2	lb	Candied citrus peel
2	c	Dark molasses
1	lb	Brown sugar
1	qt	Sparkling cider, pref. Frnch
3	lb	Tart apples, cored, diced
2		Quinces, cored, diced
1	tb	Ground mace
2	tb	Ground cinnamon
2	tb	Ground nutmeg
2	tb	Ground allspice
2	tb	White pepper
1		Fifth bottle brandy

INSTRUCTIONS

Clean heart (or ask the butcher to do it for you), removing any outer white
membrane and inner dark membrane.  Cut into 1/4 inch dice.
Place beef shanks on a baking sheet and roast in a 350 degree oven 30
minutes.  When done, remove and cool enough to handle.  Cut meat into 1/4
inch dice, remove marrow, and place both in a large pot. . Add heart, suet,
currants, raisins, citron, candied citrus peel, molasses, brown sugar, and
cider to the pot.  Set over medium low heat and bring to a boil, stirring
frequently.  Cook while preparing apples and quinces. . Add apples and
quinces, along with spices and brandy, to the pot. Place pot on a stovetop
trivet and simmer 3 hours, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, cool, and
pack into storage containers. . Refrigerate up to one year -- mincemeat
improves with age.  Two cups will fill a nine-inch piecrust.
Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V4 #154 by Peter Morwood & Diane Duane
<owlsprng@iol.ie> on Oct 09, 1997

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