This yummy home made mint sauce recipe is perfect if you have fresh mint in the garden, and are planning roast lamb this weekend!
Do you buy Mint Sauce for your roast lamb? Next time you have a jar in your hand, take a look at the ingredients.
Make it yourself, and you’ll be able to pronounce every ingredient!
You can buy a bunch of mint to make your own sauce, but it is one of the easiest plants to grow being virtually indestructible (although do yourself a favour and keep it contained within a pot as it so invasive.)
When serving your roast lamb, mix a tablespoon or so of your mint sauce into the gravy too for an extra yummy treat.
Home Made Mint Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Mint Sauce
Calories: 22 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch mint
- 2 teaspoons Apple cider or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Hot water
Instructions
- Strip the leaves from the mint & discard the stems. Chop finely with a sharp knife or pop in a food processor.
- Add the sugar and 2 teaspoons of vinegar. Blitz or stir well.
- Wait half an hour or so for the flavours to settle. Taste and adjust the flavour and consistency by adding more vinegar, sugar or a little hot water.
Nutrition Facts
Home Made Mint Sauce
Amount Per Serving (8 g)
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Karen says
Oh now I am sooooooo hungry! :-)
Jane Sarchet says
:)
Marisa says
Looks great! I’ve always wondered how to make my own mint sauce. So much nicer than the bought stuff especially when there is a surplus in the garden!
Jane Sarchet says
Absolutely Marisa, tastier, cheaper & better for you!
Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
Janie x
Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says
Sounds delicious! I’ve never made my own mint sauce, but if I have enough mint this year I’ll give it a go!
Jane Sarchet says
You don’t need much Tammy, just scale the other stuff down until you find the flavour you like xx
Sarah Claxton says
Does anyone have a recipe for a mint sauce or mint jelly that includes chillies? I used to make a sauce but have lost the recipe!
Jane Sarchet says
I’ve never tried a chilli infused mint sauce before Sarah, I’ll have to give it a go next time!
Janie x
Karen says
I LOVE mint sauce Janie and only home-made is allowed on our table! GREAT recipe for Cooking with Herbs! Karen
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Karen!
Janie x