Jerk Pork and Pineapple Sheet Pan

Why This is the Best Recipe

Ingredients

With simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, this meal feels special but stays easy and affordable:

• Boneless Pork Tenderloins
• Caribbean Jerk Seasoning: You can buy a pre-mixed blend or try my homemade Caribbean jerk seasoning with spices you have on hand.
• Pineapple: Fresh pineapple is best for roasting but in a pinch you could use a drained can of pineapple chunks. The texture will be much softer and they won't caramelize the same way but it will still be delicious.
• Red Onion
• Soy Sauce
• White Vinegar
• Lime Juice
• Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt & Pepper

Prep the Marinade

Add the Caribbean jerk seasoning, olive oil, soy sauce, white vinegar, and lime juice to a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until smooth.

Add the sliced pork and toss to coat in the seasonings. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but up to 24 hours.

The longer the pork marinates, the more flavorful the meat will be so go ahead and get it started now! It will save you so much time later.

Baking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Stir the pork to coat in any of the marinade that may have settled at the bottom of the bowl and then spread everything into an even layer on a large sheet pan.

Tuck the chunks of pineapple evenly among the chunks of pork on the pan. Do the same with the chunks of red onion. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt and pepper over the top.

Roast the pork and pineapple for 25 minutes or until the pork reaches at least 145°F at the center of the thickest piece.

Make Ahead Tips

Marinate the pork up to 24 hours in advance for hands-off prep.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days and reheat beautifully in a skillet or microwave.

The roasted pineapple also holds up well for next-day meals.

Variations

• Swap pork for chicken thighs if that’s what you have.
• Use frozen pineapple chunks to save prep time—just thaw and drain before roasting.
• Add sliced bell peppers for more colorful veggies.
• Spice it up with a dash of hot sauce in the marinade.

DIY Meal Kit

This dinner is an excellent option for a DIY dinner kit you can keep ready to grab in your fridge.

Simply prep ahead when you have time:

• Marinate the Meat: Prep the marinade and let the pork chill in the fridge. You can even freeze this portion of the dinner if you want to pick up the fresh pineapple later.
• Prep the Pineapple and Onion: Pre-chop the fresh pineapple and onion. You can store them separately in the fridge for easy grabbing on the night you want to cook.
• Bundle It Together: Store the container of meat and package of pineapple next to each other in the fridge so you remember to grab them both when you want to make dinner.

Serving Suggestions

When I served this to my family for dinner, I spooned the roasted pork and juicy pineapples over bowls of fluffy jasmine rice and added Parmesan roasted zucchini on the side.

You could also chop the cooked pork into smaller pieces and wrap them in tortillas like a sandwich wrap or taco.

For an easy side dish, try pairing this with roasted sweet potatoes and carrots.

Want a lighter meal? Use the roasted pork as a salad topping over a big bowl of your favorite greens. My cilantro lime ranch dressing would pair perfectly drizzled over the top.

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