Mint Chutney

Name: Mint Chutney
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 tightly packed cup fresh mint leaves; 2¼ cups raisins; 1 tsp. salt; ½ cups cider vinegar; Pinch of cayenne

Serves
makes 2 cups

CHRISTOPHER HIRSHEIMER

The Shakers' once had vigorous herb business and sold the mint as tea or used it fresh in preparations like this condiment.

Ingredients

1 tightly packed cup fresh mint leaves
2¼ cups raisins
1 tsp. salt
½ cups cider vinegar
Pinch of cayenne

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Instructions

Step 1

Finely chop mint leaves and 2 cups of the raisins, then transfer to a medium glass or ceramic bowl.

Step 2

Add remaining ¼ cup whole raisins, salt, vinegar, and cayenne and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 1 week. Bring mint chutney to room temperature before serving—with Roast Leg Of Veal, if you like.