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
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Strip the leaves from the mint & discard the stems. Chop finely with a sharp knife or pop in a food processor.
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Add the sugar and 2 teaspoons of vinegar. Blitz or stir well.
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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*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 4g
Protein 0g
0%
Vitamin A
3.4%
Vitamin C
1.5%
Iron
1.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Karen says
22 April 2013 at 4:38 pmOh now I am sooooooo hungry! :-)
Jane Sarchet says
22 April 2013 at 5:38 pm:)
Marisa says
22 April 2013 at 6:23 pmLooks 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
22 April 2013 at 6:35 pmAbsolutely Marisa, tastier, cheaper & better for you!
Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
Janie x
Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says
22 April 2013 at 7:33 pmSounds 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
22 April 2013 at 8:48 pmYou don’t need much Tammy, just scale the other stuff down until you find the flavour you like xx
Sarah Claxton says
22 April 2013 at 8:21 pmDoes 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
22 April 2013 at 8:49 pmI’ve never tried a chilli infused mint sauce before Sarah, I’ll have to give it a go next time!
Janie x
Karen says
4 April 2014 at 11:51 amI LOVE mint sauce Janie and only home-made is allowed on our table! GREAT recipe for Cooking with Herbs! Karen
Jane Sarchet says
4 April 2014 at 12:02 pmThanks Karen!
Janie x