Lemon, Herb & Garlic Marinade

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (leaves only)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pinch  (optional) or  (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Roughly chop the rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, and lavender flower/s or leaves (if using).

2. 2

   Place herbs, salt and pepper into a mortar and pound with a pestle, until herbs are crushed and fragrant.

3. 3

   Add garlic and lemon zest and pound until garlic makes a paste - add a little of the olive oil if necessary.

4. 4

   Now stir in the lemon juice and the olive oil and mix together.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into a small screwtop jar. Fix lid securely and shake vigorously until mixture thickens and emulsifies.

6. 6

   Pour over meat, cover and marinade in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cooking.

7. 7

   Pour any marinade left in the bowl over the meat while it cooks.