Roasted Bacon with Daikon
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and impresses everyone at the table. The combination of crispy bacon and tender roasted daikon might sound unusual, but the sweet and savory glaze brings them together beautifully. Daikon radish is packed with vitamin C and supports digestion, making this dish feel a bit lighter than your typical bacon recipe. The best part? You need just one sheet pan and basic pantry staples, so there's minimal prep and cleanup involved.
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Ingredients
- 12bacon strips(cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 mediumdaikon radish(cut into 3-inch batons)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsmaple syrup
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(grated)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(for garnish)
- 2green onions(sliced thin)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bacon strips on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
Tip: Slightly overlapping bacon is fine as it will shrink during cooking.
- 2
Toss daikon batons with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on the other half of the baking sheet, keeping them separate from the bacon.
Tip: The daikon will release moisture, so keep it away from the bacon to maintain crispness.
- 3
Roast everything together for 25-30 minutes, stirring the daikon halfway through, until bacon is crispy and daikon is golden brown and tender.
Tip: Check bacon at the 20-minute mark if you prefer it less crispy.
- 4
While roasting, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
Tip: Prepare this glaze while the oven preheats to save time.
- 5
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully pour the glaze over both the bacon and daikon, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Tip: The hot pan will help the glaze caramelize slightly on the vegetables and bacon.
- 6
Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes until the glaze is sticky and slightly bubbling around the edges.
Tip: Watch carefully so the glaze doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving warm.
Tip: Serve immediately while the bacon is still crispy and the daikon is warm.
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