All you chefs out there - Is it possible to boil mincemeat?

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I was listening to the radio today, and the DJ man was discussing how his girlfriend always boils the mincemeat in hot water to cook it when making a spaghetti meal. However, *everyone* on the radio station started laughing, and saying how silly this was. People were encouraged to call in, but I was asleep again by that point! So, what do you think? Is this a good way to cook the meaty stuff, or should it be illegal? :)