Cardamom Sauce-Kardemommesauce

This Danish "sauce" is great accompaniment for beef roasts or for barbecued beef. This is more the consistency of mint "sauce" for lamb.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 6  large fresh mint leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup port wine

Directions

1. Blend the water and the honey with the cardamom and place over medium-low heat. Bring to a siimer and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Chop the mint leaves and add with the salt to the mixture. Simmer 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. When ready to serve, add the port and mix well.
4. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more wine and mix again.
5. Pour into serving bowl and serve with sliced roast beef.