Sheet Pan Gochujang Pork with Roasted Vegetables
A Korean-inspired pork dish featuring tender sliced pork marinated in spicy gochujang and roasted with a medley of root vegetables on one pan. This korean-inspired sheet pan (gluten free option) ready in about 50 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork shoulder, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
- 1.5 lbs, thinly sliced pork shoulder
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes while prepping vegetables.
- Step 3: On a large rimmed sheet pan, arrange 3 peeled and cut carrots, 2 peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, and 1 large wedged red onion. Drizzle vegetables with a little oil and season lightly with salt.
- Step 4: Spread marinated pork slices evenly over and around the vegetables on the sheet pan.
- Step 5: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring vegetables halfway through, until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Gochujang Pork with Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 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 Sheet Pan Gochujang Pork with Roasted Vegetables?
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 thinly sliced pork shoulder from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Gochujang Pork with Roasted Vegetables?
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 Sheet Pan Gochujang Pork with Roasted Vegetables 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.
Is Sheet Pan Gochujang Pork with Roasted Vegetables gluten free option?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free option based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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