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Serves 4
4 cups liquid, a combination of broth, water and juice from toppings (see below)
1 ...
1½ pounds fresh ground pork
1½pounds fresh ground beef, 85% lean
1½ cups chopped onions, not too ...
Adapted from allrecipes.com
3 egg yolks
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
1 can cream of coconut (14 oz)
1½ oz Dry Gin
1/4 oz Pernod
Pour gin and Pernod into a container of shaved ice . Stir well. ...
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