Unique Holidays: October 26th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: October 26th, 2021. Its National Mincemeat Day, I haven’t ever had Mincemeat and I don’t think I would want to try it even in a Pie. How about you. Have you had Mincemeat and did you like it or not?

National Mincemeat Day is always October 26th

National Mincemeat Day celebrates a sweet and tasty Meat treat. For those of us that have had Mincemeat before, we can share in the great taste. For those of us who have never heard of Mincemeat, don’t you think today would be a good time to get introduced to Mincemeat?

Mincemeat dates back to Medieval Times. Mincemeat was a way to preserve food and Mincemeat was also a treat, mixed with sweet Fruits. Somewhere in the last half of the 1900’s, Mincemeat lost it’s popularity. A whole generation has grown up, not knowing what it Mincemeat is, or having ever tasted Mincemeat. Today, Mincemeat is most often served as Minced Meat Pie. Over the years, the amount of Meat in the recipes was reduced. In older recipes, you will find Meat and/or Suet among the ingredients. More modern recipes, contains little or no meat, and is largely a Fruity Pie. Mincemeat remains a traditional Pie at Thanksgiving.

Mincemeat is a mixture of minced (or chopped up) Meats, Suet, and Fruits.  The Meat is usually Beef, either ground up or Sirloin. Fruits include Raisins, Apples Pear, and others. Sometimes Liquor is added, most commonly Brandy or Rum.

It’s easy to enjoy this Holiday…… Have a slice of Mincemeat Pie. Then, you will definitely have a happy  National Mincemeat Day!!

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates