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