Mint sauce, a classic condiment for lamb dishes, offers a refreshing and herbaceous flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the meat. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or a more complex one, there are countless variations of this versatile sauce, each offering its own unique twist. Some recipes call for fresh mint leaves, while others utilize dried mint for a more concentrated flavor. Additionally, various ingredients can be incorporated to enhance the sauce's flavor profile, such as vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and even fruit. With so many options available, finding the ideal mint sauce recipe to accompany your lamb dish is an exciting culinary adventure.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE
Served with roasted potatoes, this lamb is perfect for a simple, elegant Easter dinner. This recipe comes from Suzanne Ironbiter, Goldens Bridge, New York.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. Rub lamb with a generous amount of salt and pepper, then rub with oil. With the tip of a sharp paring knife, cut twenty 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb; insert garlic slivers into openings.
- Place lamb on a roasting rack set on a rimmed baking sheet; place in oven. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Roast lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees to 135 degrees for rare, or 135 degrees to 140 degrees for medium, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Remove from oven; let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile, make the mint sauce: In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in mint, and let cool completely.
MINT SAUCE FOR LAMB
This mint sauce recipe has been in our family for nearly 80 years. Our backyard mint patch provided the main ingredient. We won't eat lamb without this sauce. -Ruth Bogdanski, Grants Pass, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place mint leaves in a small bowl. Stir in water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes, then serve immediately with lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the spice rub and lamb: Stir together the salt, pepper, coriander, cayenne and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the lamb chops on both sides with the spice rub. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the mint sauce.
- For the mint sauce: In a food processor, add the mint, parsley, anchovies, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Process, adding olive oil as you go, until the sauce is just loose enough to drizzle. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Heat a grill pan or grill on medium-high heat. Oil the grill and pat the chops dry. Grill the lamb until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the mint sauce and Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint.
- Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.
SWEET AND TANGY MINT SAUCE FOR LAMB
You can make this easy mint sauce for lamb in about 15 minutes. Not only is it vastly superior to mint jelly from a jar, it doesn't glow in the dark.
Provided by Danilo Alfaro
Categories Sauces
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and vinegar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, around 10 to 12 minutes. It should have a thick, syrupy consistency.
- Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool for 5 minutes before adding the mint leaves. Give it a stir.
- Pour it into a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let it steep for about 1 hour so the flavor of the mint can infuse the sauce, much like what happens when you're steeping a cup of tea.
- Serve at room temperature with lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 37 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 4 servings (2 oz each), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
INDIAN LAMB SAMOSAS WITH FRESH MINT DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the pastry by combining the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and then rubbing 4 tablespoons of the ghee into the flour until well combined and mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the pastry comes together to form a ball, about 10 tablespoons. Knead the dough lightly and then form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to rest for at least 1 hour.
- While the dough is resting, make the filling. Heat the remaining ghee in a medium skillet and add 3/4 cup of the onion. Cook until the onion is lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the ginger, 1 tablespoon of the garlic, 1 of the chiles, coriander, garam masala, cumin seeds, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the meat, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the remaining salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and 1/4 cup hot water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender and the water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of the cilantro and set aside to cool completely.
- While the filling is cooking, make the dipping sauce by combining the mint, remaining cilantro, remaining chopped onion, remaining ginger, remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic, remaining green chiles, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, sugar, lemon juice, and 3 to 4 tablespoons water in the bowl of a processor and process until a fine, smooth puree is formed. (Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.) Set aside, refrigerated, until ready to serve the samosas. (Taste and season with additional salt and sugar, to taste, if necessary.)
- Divide the samosa dough into 10 portions and roll each piece of dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each ball of dough into a circle about 5 inches in diameter (use a small bowl or the rim of a saucer and a sharp paring knife to trim the edges of the dough to form neat circles.) Cut each circle in half. Lightly moisten half of the straight edge of each half circle then bring the edges together to form a cone shape and press together to seal. Carefully spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling into the dough cone and push downward to compress the filling. Moisten the top edges with a bit of water and press together to seal. Repeat with the remaining portions of dough and filling.
- When you are ready to fry the samosas, heat a deep-fryer or a large saucepan filled with at least 2 inches of oil to about 340 degrees F. Fry the samosas, a few at a time and stirring to promote even cooking, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. (Note: these will float to the surface of the oil long before they are ready to be removed - make certain to cook them until the pastry is crispy and golden brown.) Remove using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-lined plate to drain. Repeat until all samosas have been fried. Serve immediately, with the fresh mint dippng sauce and/or your favorite chutney.
HOMEMADE MINT SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place washed mint leaves on a cutting board and sprinkle the leaves with the sugar.
- Chop the leaves rather finely.
- Transfer the chopped mint with the sugar to a bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the vinegar over low heat.
- Pour the vinegar over the mint.
- Taste and add more sugar if you think the sauce is too sharp.
- Serve hot or cold with roasted lamb or other meats.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GREEK LAMB WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Time 2h49m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the garlic, rosemary, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the herbs are finely minced. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and red wine and combine. Place the chops in a glass or ceramic dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the chops, turning to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
- When ready to cook, prepare a grill with one layer of hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat. Remove the lamb from the marinade, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Serve hot with the cold Yogurt Mint Sauce.
- Place the scallions, mint, dill, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree until it's a coarse paste. Add the yogurt, salt, and pepper and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.
MINT-TOMATO SAUCE FOR LAMB
I received this fresh-from-the-garden recipe from a friend after my husband and I fell in love with it at her summer barbecue. We use it to accompany our Easter leg of lamb or grilled lamb chops, and end up sopping up the leftovers with bread as we can't stand to let it go to waste!
Provided by Shandeen Gemanis
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the mint and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 432.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
MINT SAUCE
I grew up with this in the UK, and this is how everyone made it. I would be surprised if any pub had additional ingredients. Mint has a sweetness of its own, but a little sugar would be okay, if the diner had a desire for extra sweetness - no more that 1/2 teaspoon. Cider or malt vinegar can be used for the vinegar if you prefer. This sauce is traditionally served with lamb.
Provided by MEZAFO
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 2m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together mint leaves and cider vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes before using to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g
ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE
The lamb that we buy today hardly requires a typical English mint sauce (the puckery flavor was originally designed to cut through the stronger taste of mutton), but the combination is by now a traditional and still-welcome one. Buttered carrots and a watercress salad would complement the lamb nicely. Uncork a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or red Bordeaux.
Categories Lamb Mustard Roast New Year's Eve Mint Rack of Lamb Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make lamb:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each side of each lamb rack. Mix breadcrumbs and mint in medium bowl. Press breadcrumb mixture onto lamb, coating completely.
- Arrange lamb, meat side up, on large baking sheet with rim. Roast lamb 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Roast until thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130°F. for medium-rare, about 20 minutes longer.
- Transfer lamb to work surface. Tent with foil; let stand 5 minutes. Cut lamb racks between bones into chops. Arrange chops on plates. Garnish with mint sprigs; pass Mint Sauce separately.
- To make sauce:
- Combine 1 cup mint, broth, shallots, vinegar and sugar in heavy small non-aluminum saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 hours.
- Strain sauce into large glass measuring cup. Place cornstarch in same saucepan. Gradually whisk in sauce. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir until sauce thickens slightly and turns translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Stir in remaining 2 tablespoon mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes about 1 cup.
FRESH-MINT SAUCE
Serve this lively sauce alongside our Butterflied, Rolled, and Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely chop mint; transfer to a jar. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 month).
MINT AND SHALLOT SAUCE FOR LAMB
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the vinegar water with sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then add salt and stir until the sugar and the salt are dissolved. Reduce the heat to low.
- Put the shallots, mint and parsley in food processor and pulse to finely chop, then transfer the mixture to a small storage container. Pour the hot brine over the shallot mixture. Cover the container with a lid and refrigerate until ready to serve or let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
FRESH MINT AND ROSEMARY SAUCE
Mint Sauce For your favorite lamb dishes to serve at your next dinner party for St Patty's or whenever you want to serve it!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor chop mint and rosemary leaves with sugar finely.
- Put in a bowl.
- Heat the vinegar and pour it over the mint.
- Adding more sugar if you if you want it sweeter.
- Serve hot or cold with roasted lamb or other meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.7
LAMB PATTIES WITH MINT SAUCE
Steps:
- In a small bowl stir together the lemon juice, the vinegar, the water, the soy sauce, the garlic, the sugar, the anchovy paste, the red pepper flakes, and the mint until the sugar is dissolved. In a bowl combine well the egg, the lamb, the cinnamon, the nutmeg, the onion, the bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste, form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties, and broil the patties on the rack of a foil-lined broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 6 inches from the heat for 6 minutes. Turn the patties and broil them 6 minutes more, or until they are just cooked through. Transfer the patties to 2 plates and spoon the sauce over them.
LAMB WITH CREAMY MINT SAUCE
Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this delicious lamb served with mint sauce - a delightful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place yogurt, mint and sugar in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until leaves are finely chopped.
- Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Remove fat from lamb. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 12 to 14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 160° (medium doneness). Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg
FRESH MINT SAUCE (FOR LAMB)
Make and share this Fresh Mint Sauce (for Lamb) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan, combine mint leaves, corn syrup and lemon juice.
- In a cup, blend water and cornstarch until smooth, add to mint mixture, stir well.
- Over medium heat, cook mixture, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Strain sauce, stir in 1 drop food coloring (if using).
- Serve with cooked lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.6, Fat 0.5, Sodium 113.1, Carbohydrate 142.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 46.4, Protein 0.6
MINT JULEP SAUCE
The classic English mint sauce meets the American South in this sauce perfect for lamb, fish, and vegetables.
Provided by Challena
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the shallot in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour the vinegar, water, and 3 tablespoons of the bourbon into the saucepan; stir the mint and sugar into the liquid until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Stir 1 tablespoon bourbon into the sauce to finish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 16.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SWEET MINT SAUCE
Make and share this Sweet Mint Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir the mint into the boiling water.
- Add the sugar and salt.
- Leave until cold.
- Add the vinegar and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.3, Sodium 147.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 0.2
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL
Homemade lamb chops with mint sauce. Very easy to make and full of flavor!
Provided by Lari K
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush lamb chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook lamb chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Combine mint leaves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth. Drizzle over lamb chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh mint leaves: Fresh mint leaves have a more intense flavor than dried mint leaves, so they are the best choice for making mint sauce.
- Chop the mint leaves finely: Finely chopped mint leaves will disperse their flavor more evenly throughout the sauce.
- Use a good quality vinegar: The vinegar you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the sauce, so choose a good quality vinegar that you enjoy the taste of.
- Add sugar to taste: Mint sauce can be made with or without sugar, depending on your preference. If you do add sugar, start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Serve the sauce chilled: Mint sauce is best served chilled. This will help to preserve the freshness of the mint flavor.
Conclusion:
Mint sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes, including lamb, chicken, fish, and vegetables. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, sour, or somewhere in between, there is a mint sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a way to add some flavor to your meal, give mint sauce a try.
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