Roasted Sausage with Daikon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange pricked sausages on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes to render some fat and start browning.

   Tip: Pricking prevents sausages from bursting during cooking.

2. 2

   While sausages roast, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl to create the glaze.

   Tip: Make the glaze while the sausages cook to save time.

3. 3

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push sausages to one side. Toss daikon batons with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on the empty side of the sheet.

   Tip: Separating daikon from direct sausage fat allows it to roast evenly.

4. 4

   Drizzle the glaze over both sausages and daikon, then return to the oven for 20-23 minutes, stirring halfway through, until daikon is golden and tender.

   Tip: Stirring halfway prevents burning and ensures even coating.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and taste, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional soy sauce as needed.

   Tip: The glaze concentrates during cooking, so taste before adding more salt.

6. 6

   Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

   Tip: Fresh scallions add brightness to balance the savory glaze.