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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Infuse: 90 mins
Total: 100 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 3/4 cup
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Some flavor combinations cannot be surpassed as they are simply sublime. One such combination is roast lamb served with mint sauce, usually as part of a traditional Sunday lunch.
Mint is apungent, refreshing herb. When used in a mint sauce, the brightness of the herb and sharpness of the vinegar are also particularly good at cutting through any of the lamb's fattiness. The succulent lamb, the striking freshness of mint, sweetness from sugar, and the bite of vinegar all come together on the plate to create what is considered a classic British flavor combination.
The other beauty of this sauce is it is so cheap and simple to make at home. There's no need to pick up a jar at the store when you can make a superior version in just minutes. Fresh mint is abundant across the British Isles growing wild and in gardens—you are sure toknow someone who has mint even if youdon't grow it yourself.
Tips for Making Mint Sauce
- When using garden mint, check the mint leaves to ensure there are no insects or ladybirds hiding anywhere. Unless chemical sprays are used or it is close to traffic fumes, it is not necessary to wash the mint.
- The fresh mint sauce will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks if you decant into a screw-top jar.
- Mint sauce is delicious with roast lamb, but try it with lamb chops, cutlets, shanks, or add a dollop to an Irish stew.
What You'll Need to Make This British Mint Sauce Recipe
"Perfect amount of sweetness and sharpness to cut the fattiness of meat, specifically lamb. It's best to use it after sitting in the fridge overnight as the flavors blend together perfectly. The measurements worked just right for me, but as the recipe says, you can totally adjust the ingredients to your taste!" —Tara Omidvar
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Ingredients
1 large bunch fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons boiling water
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
Pull the leaves from the stalk of the mint. Roughly chop the leaves.
Place the chopped mint leaves into a heatproof jug, sprinkle over the sugar, then pour over the boiling water. Stir gently, cover, and place to one side, and leave to cool.
Once cool, stir in the vinegar and taste the sauce. If it is too strong, just add a little more water. Too weak, add more mint. Cover again and leave to one side for at least an hour, longer if you have the time. The mint flavor will seep into the sugar-vinegar as it sits. Use the mint sauce or store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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What Is the Best Mint for Mint Sauce?
There are hundreds of types of fresh mint growing in Britain, but the best one for a mint sauce is a common garden mint. Avoid varieties like chocolate mint.
What Type of Vinegar Is Best for Mint Sauce?
The best vinegar for delicate mint sauce is simply white wine vinegar. Flavored kinds of vinegar should be avoided, and do not use malt or other dark vinegars as they are too strong and kill the flavor.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 15 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 3g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 15 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 0g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium 8mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 17mg | 0% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Recipe Tags:
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- mint sauce
- british
- boxing day
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