How to Make Cherry Mint Sauce

What goes better with juicy lamb chops, than a tangy cherry mint sauce? Discover this tasty recipe and your lamb chops will never be lonely. Try this recipe with a variety of dishes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups of dried cherries
• 4 cups of Cabernet
• 1 cup mint stems
• 1 cup of chopped mint leaves
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cups water
• 1/8 cup cornstarch

1. Place cherries, wine and mint stems in a large skillet and bring to a boil.

2. Cook mixture until reduced by 2/3 and remove the stems. Reducing sauce will take approximately 30 minutes. Use strainer with small slots to remove stems without sacrificing flavor.

3. Add chopped mint and sugar to skillet and whisk.

4. Mix together water and cornstarch and add to cherry sauce.

5. Cook the cherry sauce, stirring until it coats a wooden spoon or to desired thickness. The sauce should be somewhat thick, but ultimately it's at the discretion of the cook.

6. Spoon the sauce over your favorite meat and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Garnish plate with mint sprigs.
• Add more water to decrease the taste of Cabernet.
• Try this with steak or chicken.
• Occasionally stir sauce to avoid sticking.

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