What’s better than cooking multiple dishes for dinner? A one-pan sausage tray bake that does all the work for you!
This pork sausage tray bake is like having a helping hand in the kitchen – just toss everything onto one sheet pan and let the oven do its magic. Perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t want to spend hours cooking or cleaning up, and trust me, the whole family will come running when they smell those sausages roasting with veggies. If you think there’ll be leftovers, you might want to think twice about that.
Suggestions for Ingredient Substitution
For the pork sausages, chicken or turkey sausages can be used as a leaner alternative, maintaining similar texture and flavor while reducing fat content. Vegetarian sausages made from plant-based proteins are suitable for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Adjust cooking time as needed, as these alternatives may cook faster than pork sausages. Marmalade can be replaced with apricot jam or orange juice concentrate for a similar sweet-citrus flavor profile. Use slightly less if opting for the concentrate.
For a lower-sugar option, try a sugar-free fruit spread or a mixture of honey and orange zest. Dried thyme can be substituted with fresh thyme (use 1 tablespoon fresh for every teaspoon dried) or other herbs like rosemary or sage.
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 60-70 minutes |
| Total Time | 70-85 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 1500-1700
- Protein: 80-90 g
- Fat: 90-100 g
- Carbohydrates: 150-160 g
Ingredients
For the main bake:
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g pork sausages (choose a good quality heritage breed pork sausage)
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 onions (peeled and cut into wedges)
- 4 large baking potatoes (scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 3 carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths)
- kosher salt (Diamond Crystal is my favorite)
- 2 large leeks (trimmed and sliced into thick rounds)
For the glaze:
- 100g marmalade (thick cut works best for a good glaze)
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Ingredients
Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (approximately 400°F).
This will ensure that the oven is nice and hot when you’re ready to start baking the vegetables and sausages.
Step 2: Arrange and Season the Vegetables and Sausages
Place the vegetables and sausages onto a baking tray in a single layer.
Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together to ensure the vegetables and sausages are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Step 3: Bake Until Golden
Move the baking tray to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
During this time, the vegetables and sausages should start to turn golden and develop a rich flavor.
Step 4: Add Marmalade and Finish Cooking
After 45 minutes, remove the tray from the oven, flip the sausages over to ensure even cooking, and spoon the marmalade over them.
Return the tray to the oven and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
This step adds a sweet and savory glaze to the sausages, enhancing their flavor.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Once done, remove the tray from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
Serve the roasted sausages and vegetables hot, straight from the tray, for a deliciously simple and hearty meal.
