Sheet Pan Appalachian Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Juicy pork chops roasted on a sheet pan with a medley of sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned with regional Appalachian spices for a comforting meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, sweet potatoes, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
• 1 large, cut into wedges yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 3 peeled and 1-inch chopped carrots, and 1 large yellow onion cut into wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp dried thyme until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange the vegetables on a large rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Place 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) on top of the vegetables. Brush the pork chops with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized on the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.