black pepper - watch the video to see (freshly ground)
oregano - watch the video to see (fresh or dried)
bay leaf - watch the video to see (whole)
cinnamon - watch the video to see (ground or stick)
salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
extra virgin olive oil - watch the video to see (for marinating)
onion - watch the video to see (chopped or sliced)
garlic - watch the video to see (crushed or chopped)
lemon - watch the video to see (juice and/or zest)
chili - watch the video to see (fresh or dried, chopped)
Instructions
Prepare the marinade: Combine thyme, black pepper, oregano, bay leaf, cinnamon, salt, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, lemon, and chili in a bowl.
Marinate the lamb: Mix the marinade ingredients with the leg of lamb using your hands to coat it thoroughly. Let it marinate.
Prepare for roasting: Place the marinated lamb in a roasting dish and cover it tightly with foil.
Roast the lamb: Preheat the oven to 150°C (hot air/fan assisted). Roast the lamb for 4 hours.
Rest and serve: Remove the lamb from the oven, let it rest before carving and serving.