Miso-Glazed Pork Belly with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Succulent pork belly coated in savory-sweet miso glaze, served alongside caramelized sweet potatoes. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 65 minutes pairs pork belly, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.2 (11 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 medium sweet potato (peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl. Add 1.5 lbs pork belly (trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes) to the miso mixture, coating evenly.
  3. Step 3: Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Add pork belly cubes to the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until pork is caramelized and sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a plate and garnish with 2 green onions (sliced) before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Pork Belly with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 65 minutes (20 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Pork Belly with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Pork Belly with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Miso-Glazed Pork Belly with Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Miso-Glazed Pork Belly with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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