Why Mint Sauce with Lamb?

There are several theories why mint sauce is served with lamb. One is that it disguised the gamey taste of lamb during Medieval times. ... Once sugar became more popular, mint sauce was less bitter, making it a perfect partner for lamb.

Why is lamb paired with mint?

This means, according to the theory of food pairing, that lamb and mint are a scientific match. ... It is stored in the lamb's fat and, according to this theory, chemically bridges the gap between the BCFAs and the branched-chain ketones, with a similar sweet, fruity aroma that complements the aroma of mint.

Who invented mint sauce with lamb?

Mint is one of the bitter herbs, and cooks discovered quickly that it pairs well with lamb and mutton. Clarissa Dickson Wright considered mint sauce to be the last culinary link with the Crusades. At any rate, mint sauce has been a favorite condiment with lamb and mutton since the 16th century.