GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except butter in a deep heavy bottomed pot.
• Bring to a boil and immediately turn down heat so mixture will bubble gently.
• Cook uncoverered over med to low heat, stirring regularly to prevent sticking, for 3 hours or until mixture is thick and liquid is absorbed.
• Pot must be watched and heat lowered if it starts to splatter or if liquid evaporates to quickly.
• Taste and adjust according to your own tastes -- more brandy, vinegar or sugar.
• Simmer at least 3 hours.
• Once mincemeat is cooked down to desired thickness, mix in butter a little bit at a time until well combined.
• It will can, freeze or store in refrigerator (approx 30 days).
• Makes 3 quarts!