Fresh Mint Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
19 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Fresh Mint Sauce
Description
Fresh Mint Sauce combines finely chopped mint leaves with malt vinegar and a sugar-water mixture that is boiled briefly to dissolve the sugar. After cooking, the mixture is cooled, allowing the flavors to meld over a few hours at room temperature. The malt vinegar base provides sharp acidity balanced by the sweetened syrup and the fresh herbal brightness of mint.
This sauce is typically served as a condiment for lamb or other rich meats, adding a refreshing contrast through its sweet and sour profile. The use of malt vinegar is key, as it gives the sauce a distinctive flavor not replicated by wine or cider vinegars.
The sweetness can be adjusted to taste by varying the sugar amount, and the sauce is best served after resting to allow the flavors to fully integrate.
Ingredients
Mint Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2-4 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup mint finely chopped and packed, fresh leaves
- 1 cup malt vinegar (wine or cider vinegar won’t give the same flavor)
- kosher salt pinch
Instructions
Fresh Mint Sauce:
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring just until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the mint leaves and vinegar. Taste and add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
- Set aside at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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