| 1 | lg | (6-10 lb) leg of fresh lamb with bone in |
| 1 | lg | Bulb of garlic (at least 6 cloves) don't use powder |
| | Sprigs fresh mint/parsley for garnish |
| | MARINADE |
| 1/2 | c | Good quality virgin olive oil spanish preferred |
| | 2-3 cloves fresh garlic crushed into paste |
| 1 | c | Fresh squeezed lemon juice 3-4 lemons |
| | 2-3 tablespoon dried oregano rubbed between palms to release flavor |
| 2 | tb | Dried rosemary hand rubbed to release flavor or ground |
| 1 | tb | Dried basil hand rubbed to release flavor or ground |
| 1 | tb | Thyme savory or sage your choice optional |
| 1 | ts | Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste optional |
