Tender, juicy, and cloaked in a glossy, caramelized glaze—this is comfort food with soul. With just 5 ingredients and a hands-off oven method, it’s the kind of dish that fills the house with warmth and whispers, “Dinner’s ready—and it’s good.” The brown sugar and ketchup caramelize into a rich, sticky-sweet crust, while the lemon cuts through with brightness, and the onions soften into savory-sweet ribbons. Slow-baked under cover, then finished uncovered for that perfect glaze set? Chef’s kiss.
✨ Best of all? It’s forgiving, scalable, and makes its own pan sauce.
Perfect for weeknights, holidays, or gifting a prepped dish to a neighbor in need.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✓ Only 5 pantry staples—no fancy trips to the store
✓ Hands-off baking—set it, forget it (almost!), then baste and shine
✓ Naturally saucy—no extra gravy needed
✓ Freezer-friendly prep—assemble ahead, bake when ready
✓ Pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or roasted sweet potatoes (your favorite!)
Perfect for:
• Sunday suppers or holiday dinners
• Freezer meal prep (assemble, freeze, bake from frozen!)
• Church meal trains or neighbor care packages
• Filling that savory chapter in your recipe book
Ingredients
Serves 4–6
