Sheet Pan Kimchi Pork with Sweet Potato and Perilla

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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Crispy pork belly and sweet potato mingle with fermented kimchi in a vibrant Korean-inspired sheet pan dish. This Korean recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork belly, kimchi, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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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

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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.