Mint Jelly

[hippywife]

I'll admit I've never had occasion to try mint jelly. I know it's traditionally served with lamb which is way out of my budget. However, my husband's co-worker brought us a bunch of stuff that his mom canned and one of the jars says it's mint jelly and it does indeed have a green jelly in it. I tasted it and it really tastes like lime. Nothing even remotely minty about it. I even stirred some into my plain yogurt this morning and it tasted like lime flavored yogurt. It was very good but I can't imagine eating it with lamb.

My question: is this what mint jelly is supposed to taste like?

Okay, I know this is a really stupid question but I really don't know WHAT it's supposed to taste like. I expected mint. Ya know?

[mcscajun]

1. There's "mint" jelly...and then there's MINT Jelly.

Most are made with apple jelly, flavored with mint. This one, Polaner Real Mint Jelly, is the real deal...pure Mint Jelly...heavy taste of spearmint.

http://www.hometownfavorites.com/products.asp?dept=1041&number=HFFA209&pagenumber=1

Accept No Substitutes.

PS: I don't know what your husband's co-worker's mom made, but it sure doesn't sound like any mint jelly I ever had.

Lamb's becoming more commonly available, and shanks and shoulder chops are both tasty and on the low-price side of lamb. Leg of lamb and rib chops are still too pricey for many of us. I'm even seeing ground lamb a lot these days, which makes great shepherd's pie or greek-style burgers.

[hippywife]

2. Thanx, Ms. Cajun.

At first I was thinking she made something and mislabeled it but then that's kind of hard to do when you're canning. And she seems to can alot!

[mcscajun]

3. You're welcome.

BTW, I edited my post sometime around your reply. You may have missed my lamb comments. :hi:

[hippywife]

4. Hmmm...

Greek style hamburgers don't sound bad. I'll have to try that out. Never been a fan of shepherd's pie, tho.

Thanx, again! :hi:

[grasswire]

5. after Easter, I bought a leg of lamb half price

...and it went in the freezer until Christmas. That's the only way I can bring myself to buy lamb -- half price.