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Easy Mint Sauce

You can’t have lamb without mint sauce, it is some kind of culinary law!
Easy to make and really is a lovely accompaniment to your lamb dishes.

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Easy Mint Sauce

You can't have lamb without mint sauce, it is some kind of culinary law! Easy to make and really is a lovely accompaniment to your lamb dishes.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Edwardian, English, Gluten Free, Victorian
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 cup of sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 medium shallots, minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint or 1 tbsp. dried mint flakes

Instructions

  • You will get the best results using the drippings from your roast lamb. If not, simply start with a good olive oil to heat a sauce pan.
  • After you have cooked and removed your lamb to rest, place the roasting pan over medium heat. Stir in shallots and cook, stirring until softened. Stir in wine and bring to a boil and cook, stirring for 1 minute or until reduced to a glaze. Add the stock, vinegar and sugar.
  • Continue to boil rapidly for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened; pour through fine-meshed sieve. Stir in mint. 4. Serve Mint Sauce alongside your lovely roast.

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