Roast Shoulder of Lamb

Take the lamb out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature

Preheat the oven to 250oC (230oC fan forced)

Place lamb in a roasting tray or casserole dish and season with salt and pepper

Tightly cover the tray with aluminium foil or place on the lid and place into the oven

Immediately turn the oven down to 160cC (140oC fan forced) and cook for 2 hours or until tender

Transfer the roast to a carving board, cover with foil and rest for 20 minutes before carving