Sheet Pan Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla
Crispy pork belly and sweet potato mingle with fermented kimchi in a vibrant Korean-inspired sheet pan dish. This korean-inspired korean ready in about 55 minutes pairs pork belly, shredded kimchi, medium diced sweet potato 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 pork belly
- 1 cup shredded kimchi
- 2 medium diced sweet potato
- 1/2 cup torn perilla leaves
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp gochujang paste. Add 1.5 lbs pork belly and 1 cup shredded kimchi, coating evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Spread 2 medium diced sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Top with marinated pork belly and kimchi. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil over the sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes until pork is crispy and sweet potatoes are golden.
- Step 3: Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1/2 cup torn perilla leaves over the sheet pan. Return to oven for 5 minutes until leaves are wilted. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 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 Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla?
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 belly from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla?
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 Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla 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 Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla?
Korean korean 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.
