1.3kg/3lb lean boned and rolled lamb shoulder joint
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
FOR THE RED PEPPER AND BLACK OLIVE BUTTER
100g /4oz unsalted butter softened
50g / 2oz pitted black olives finely chopped
150g /51/2oz prepared roasted red peppers
2 tbsp freshly chopped mint or thyme
Method
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 180c /160c fan/ gas 4 Unroll the joint( reserving any elasticated meat bands) and coat each side with the thyme leaves leave skin-side down and season with salt and freshly milled black pepper
STEP 2
For the red pepper and black olive butter in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and spread evenly over lamb roll up and secure with butchers string or the elasticated meat bands
STEP 3
Place the joint on a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin drizzle with the olive oil and roast in a preheated oven for the appropriate cooking time
STEP 4
Serve with roasted red peppers and baby aubergines Cook medium 25 mins per 450g/lb plus 25 mins well done 30 mins per 450 g/ lb