Sheet Pan Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

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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 general-inspired sheet pan 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 4 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.
  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 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 Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale?

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 shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale?

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 Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale 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 Sheet Pan Harissa Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale?

General sheet pan 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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