Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce
Lamb cutlets grilled for 10 minutes and served with a sharp mint sauce of vinegar, sugar and fresh mint. Four servings in 20 minutes.
Photograph credit: Thai Green Curry Lamb Cutlets 3of4 by Breville USA · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr
Don't Make These Mistakes
Make the sauce first so it can stand.
Leave the cutlets undisturbed to brown.
If your grill runs hot, check at 7 minutes.
Rest briefly before serving.
How to Make Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce
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Stir the sugar into the boiling water, add the mint and vinegar and leave to stand.
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Rub the cutlets with oil, salt and pepper.
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Heat a heavy pan or the grill to high and cook the cutlets for 10 minutes in total, turning once.
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Rest for 3 minutes and serve with the mint sauce.
Why the Method Works
Most mint sauce is too sweet, and the fix is to make your own: it takes minutes and tastes of vinegar and mint, as it should.
Chop the mint finely and pour over a little boiling water with the sugar to dissolve it, then add the vinegar. Leave it while the lamb cooks and the flavours come together.
Lamb cutlets have a bone to hold and a rim of fat that crisps. Season them with salt and pepper and cook in a hot pan or under the grill. Do not move them for the first 4 minutes, so a proper crust forms.
Turn once and cook for 4 minutes more for pink, a little longer for well done. If your grill runs hot, check at 7 minutes. Rest for 3 minutes on a warm plate. Spoon the sauce over just before serving, not before. Cutlets cook quickly, so have the potatoes and vegetables ready first, and bring everything to the table together.
Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping
Eat straight away. Mint sauce keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- A dry vermouth keeps for longer than an open bottle of white wine and is the closer swap than a random white left in the fridge; for an alcohol-free version, use the same amount of stock with a squeeze of lemon.
Good With
- Roast potatoes
- Peas
- Green beans
- Crushed new potatoes
Questions and Answers
How long does Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce?
Make the sauce first so it can stand. Leave the cutlets undisturbed to brown. If your grill runs hot, check at 7 minutes. Rest briefly before serving.
What should I serve with Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce?
Roast potatoes; Peas; Green beans; Crushed new potatoes.
How should Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce be stored?
Eat straight away. Mint sauce keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Is Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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