Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Sweet, tangy, fresh-tasting and simple to prepare. This Homemade Mint Sauce makes a great accompaniment for roast lamb!
Ingredients
1 large bunch of fresh mint (about 30g/ 1 oz or a packed cup or leaves)
240 ml (1 cup) boiling water
2 tsp sugar (caster/superfine is best)
2 tbsp malt vinegar
pinch salt
Instructions
✅Finely chop the mint leaves, discarding the stalks.
✅Place in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Leave to steep for a few minutes, then drain over a sieve.
✅Give the leaves a rinse with cold water whilst still in the sieve (to stop the cooking process) and place in a small serving bowl with the sugar, vinegar, and salt.
✅Stir together and leave for 20-30 minutes – to allow the flavour to develop. Then serve.
Sweet, tangy, fresh-tasting and simple to prepare. This Homemade Mint Sauce makes a great accompaniment for roast lamb!
Ingredients
1 large bunch of fresh mint (about 30g/ 1 oz or a packed cup or leaves)
240 ml (1 cup) boiling water
2 tsp sugar (caster/superfine is best)
2 tbsp malt vinegar
pinch salt
Instructions
✅Finely chop the mint leaves, discarding the stalks.
✅Place in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Leave to steep for a few minutes, then drain over a sieve.
✅Give the leaves a rinse with cold water whilst still in the sieve (to stop the cooking process) and place in a small serving bowl with the sugar, vinegar, and salt.
✅Stir together and leave for 20-30 minutes – to allow the flavour to develop. Then serve.
