Mint Basting Sauce for Grilling Meats
Elevate your grilling game with this vibrant and aromatic Mint Basting Sauce, the perfect companion for all your favorite meats. Infused with the refreshing essence of fresh mint leaves, this easy-to-make sauce combines olive oil, a touch of honey, and a tangy kick from white wine vinegar, balanced with earthy cumin and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Ideal for lamb, chicken, or pork, this versatile sauce not only adds a burst of flavor while basting but also doubles as a mouthwatering dipping sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this quick yet luxurious recipe brings a gourmet touch to your next barbecue.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by washing the fresh mint leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
2. Finely chop the mint leaves, or alternatively, use a food processor to pulse them into smaller pieces.
3. In a small saucepan, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Place the saucepan over low heat and stir continuously for about 3-5 minutes, ensuring the ingredients are well combined, and the garlic softens slightly. Be cautious not to overheat or fry the mixture.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
6. Stir in the chopped mint leaves, ensuring they are evenly incorporated into the sauce.
7. Transfer the mint basting sauce into a small bowl or jar for easy use during grilling.
8. While grilling your meat of choice (lamb, chicken, pork, etc.), use a basting brush to generously coat the meat with the mint sauce at intervals.
9. Serve any remaining sauce on the side as a dipping sauce or drizzle over the cooked meat for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 778 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 1663 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
