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The onset of Prohibition in the early 20th century ignited a newfound creativity in the preparation of mince meat pies. Though the consumption of alcohol was restricted, there was no prohibition against the inclusion of alcohol in food products. This led to jars of mince meat being manufactured that contained as much as 14% alcohol. For those who chose not to cook the filling, this meant a cheeky opportunity to indulge in some "Christmas cheer" straight out of the jar!