Sheet Pan Jerk Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato
An easy sheet pan dinner featuring tender jerk-spiced pork tenderloin roasted with sweet potatoes and caramelized pineapple chunks. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 40 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 1 cup, cut into 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp jerk seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil to form a paste.
- Step 2: Rub the 1 lb pork tenderloin evenly all over with the jerk paste. Place the pork on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 3: Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread around the pork on the sheet pan in a single layer.
- Step 4: Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning sweet potatoes and pineapple halfway through, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
- Step 5: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve pork slices with roasted sweet potatoes and pineapple, garnished with lime wedges for squeezing over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Jerk Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 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 Jerk Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato?
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 tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Jerk Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato?
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 Jerk Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato 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 Jerk Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato?
Caribbean pork 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.
