A plate with golden roasted sweet potatoes, charred kale, and juicy slices of spiced pork on top.

Spiced Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

Name: Spiced Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: pork tenderloin, 1 lb trimmed; cumin, 1 tsp none; smoked paprika, 1 tsp none; garlic powder, 1 tsp none; salt, 1 tsp none; black pepper, 1/2 tsp none; sweet potato, 1 large peeled and cut into wedges; kale, 1 bunch stemmed and chopped; olive oil, 2 tbsp none; salt and pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: May 21, 2023

This recipe is a new take on a Southern American classic, inspired by chilly weather. It features pork, sweet potatoes, and kale - all seasonal ingredients. The pork is seasoned with a blend of warm spices, giving the dish a cozy, comforting feel. The sweet potatoes and kale add a touch of sweetness and bitterness, respectively, balancing out the flavors of the dish.

Ingredients (for 4)

Pork tenderloin - 1 lb - trimmed
Cumin - 1 tsp - none
Smoked paprika - 1 tsp - none
Garlic powder - 1 tsp - none
Salt - 1 tsp - none
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp - none
Sweet potato - 1 large - peeled and cut into wedges
Kale - 1 bunch - stemmed and chopped
Olive oil - 2 tbsp - none
Salt and pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👉

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2 - 🌿🍖💪

In a small bowl, mix the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice blend all over the pork tenderloin. Set aside at room temperature while you prep the other ingredients.
Step 3 - 🍠🔥👌

Arrange the sweet potato wedges on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
Step 4 - 🥬🔥🍳

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5 - 🍖🔥🌡️

In the same skillet, sear the pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the pork is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 6 - 🍖💤🕰️

Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Step 7 - 🍽️🍖🍠🥬

Serve the spiced pork with the roasted sweet potatoes and charred kale.

Additional

This recipe can also be made with chicken or beef instead of pork. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice blend. The roasted sweet potatoes and charred kale can also be served as a side dish for other meals. Kids can help mix the spice blend and arrange the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.