Arrange a couple of large sheets of parchment paper on a work surface. Set the leg of lamb on top of the parchment and cut small slits all over the leg meat. Nestle the garlic and rosemary into the slits, letting the rosemary stick out a bit, studding the meat. Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and rub it all over the lamb. Season, liberally, with salt and pepper, to taste, then rub the lamb with the thyme and parsley. Cover the leg with another sheet of parchment paper, and bring the bottom pieces up to meet with the top piece, forming a packet. Secure with kitchen string and marinate in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Put the lamb into a roasting pan and rest the leg bone on 1 corner of the pan to settle juices under the leg as it roasts. Roast the lamb for 3 hours, then remove it from the oven and let it rest for a 1/2 hour. Unwrap and carve 2/3 of the meat. Arrange the lamb on a serving platter and spoon the pan juices over the slices. When you remove the lamb switch oven to 375 degrees F to bake off other make-ahead meals, such as the Stuffed Peppers with Lamb and Eggplant.
Serve roast lamb with Mint Sauce, Roasted Tomatoes and Asparagus alongside, if desired.
After your main meal is carved, cut the remainder of the meat into 1/2-inch slices. Cover and refrigerate.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1959.24 Kcal (8203 kJ)
Calories from fat	1237.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	137.52g	212%
Cholesterol	589.55mg	197%
Sodium	555.4mg	23%
Potassium	2952.04mg	63%
Total Carbs	4.7g	2%
Sugars	0.93g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	4%
Protein	173g	346%
Vitamin C	17.3mg	29%
Iron	18.6mg	103%
Calcium	110.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	203.65 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.29g	212%
Cholesterol	61.28mg	197%
Sodium	57.73mg	23%
Potassium	306.85mg	63%
Total Carbs	0.49g	2%
Sugars	0.1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	4%
Protein	17.98g	346%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	29%
Iron	1.9mg	103%
Calcium	11.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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