Sheet Pan Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Spiced pork shoulder roasted with caramelized sweet potatoes and hearty kale for a vibrant, one-pan dinner ready in under an hour. This sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 International cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 medium onion
1 bunch kale
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cubes with 2 tbsp harissa paste and 2 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes) and 1 medium onion (sliced) to the bowl, stirring to coat with the spice mixture.
Step 3: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.
Step 4: While roasting, mince 2 cloves garlic. After 25 minutes, scatter 1 bunch kale (stems removed, leaves chopped) and the minced garlic over the sheet, stirring to combine. Return to oven and roast 15-20 minutes more, until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender.