Brown Sugar Garlic Pork with Carrots & Potatoes could not be any easier. This sheet pan dinner is so flavorful and makes clean up a breeze!
This savory one pan Pork dinner is about to make your 5-9 hours a whole lot easier! Add it to your rotation of pork roasts along with Apple Cinnamon Pork Loin and Lemon Salt Roasted Pork.
Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Garlic Pork with Carrots & Potatoes
Brown Sugar Garlic Pork with Carrots & Potatoes is the perfect busy weeknight meal for when you just don’t have the energy to cook. Keep this recipe on hand for busy weekdays. I often bring out this dish on Thursday nights, as I find it to be the hardest day when I just wish it were the weekend and want something easy and comforting to get me through. You might feel like you are running on empty, energy-wise, and making dinner feels like a chore. In less time than it takes to order in, you’ll be sitting down to a delicious and comforting dinner that is complete with veggies on the side.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb pork loin , trimmed of excess fat
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , (for pork)
- 2 lbs carrots , peeled and sliced
- 2 lbs potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil , (for veggies)
- kosher salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix ¼ cup oil, salt, and pepper with sliced carrots and potatoes.
- Mix 1 tbsp oil, brown sugar, garlic and rub all over pork loin.
- On one large cookie sheet, put down some foil and add the carrots and potatoes.
- Spread apart the vegetables to make an opening in the pan for the pork.
- Add the pork to the pan.
- Roast the pork and vegetables for 40-50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers at 150 degrees in the center of the roast.
- Open your oven and remove the pork onto a plate or cutting board to let it rest and cover it with a piece of foil. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Place the vegetables back in the oven while the pork is resting. Remove them when you are ready to serve the pork. This allows them to finish cooking while only using one pan and makes sure they are hot when the pork has rested.
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Sabrina’s Tips
It may be tempting to pull the pan straight from the oven and serve it up but the secret to keeping all of the juices that keep the pork tender inside is to give it the time it needs to rest. This will allow the juices to redistribute making sure every bite is perfect. Additionally, make sure the veggies are spread out around the pan and not crowding the pork, and be sure none hid underneath the pork. This will allow them to roast nicely and not be soggy.
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About this Recipe
Sticky, and sweet, with a punch of garlic, this Brown Sugar Garlic Pork is sure to be a huge hit with your family. Served up with some roasted carrots and potatoes on the side for a healthy balanced meal. From start to finish it’s just over an hour, most of which is just letting it cook in the oven! Also, note that this glaze is super sticky! Do yourself a favor and roast the pork on a sheet of foil to make for easy clean-up! If you’re looking for a slow cooker version of this recipe (minus the veggies and plus some bacon) try my Slow Cooker Bacon Garlic Pork Loin, or check out my slow cooker method below to make it with the vegetables.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and just reheat it. It would taste great and make dinner even faster. If you are looking to save some time on prep you could place the pork in a Ziplock bag with the oil, brown sugar and garlic to marinate for up to a night ahead of time. You could also have a Ziplock with your diced veggies, oil, salt and pepper. These could be done a day or two ahead of time. This way when its time for dinner you can dump the veggie Ziplock out, make a space for the pork, and toss it right in the oven. This will free you up a few extra minutes to get homework finished or field trip permission slips signed.
How to Store
- Serve: Pork Loin is safe at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
- Store: Allow the pork to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Freeze: This recipe can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months in a sealed container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Slow Cooker Method
- Add a liner to your 5 qt. Slow Cooker for easier clean up.
- Using oil in a skillet, brown all 4 sides of your pork.
- Mix your veggies with oil, salt, and pepper and add half to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add your pork on top after you have rubbed it with oil, brown sugar, and garlic.
- Add the remaining veggies around the sides of the pork.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- If you want the veggies to a bit crispy before you serve them, you can put them on a sheet pan and broil them for a few minutes. Be careful because they can burn quickly!
Variations
- Protein: Not a fan of pork? Make this with chicken and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes at the same temperature.
- Veggies: You could add parsnips or butternut squash to the mix. These two are both hearty so they can be added at the same time as the others. If you add something like green beans, asparagus, or broccoli just add them for the last 20 minutes of cook time or they will come out too mushy.
- Potatoes: You can use just about any potato in this one pan dinner. Russet, Idaho or Sweet potatoes would all be great. If you want to make life even easier, grab a bag of baby red potatoes, or a medley bag with multiple colors, or fingerlings would also be great! You really can’t go wrong!
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This looks and sounds tasty! I love anything with garlic.
Thanks Stacey!
I do love brown sugar on pork. Yours looks great and tasty.
Thanks Debbie!
Oh my gosh that looks SO yummy! We tend to have a schedule of the same meals.. Would love to add something like this in for something a bit different!
Thanks Amber, I hope it makes meal time fun and different while still being easy 🙂
Yum, this looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be pinning this to make later. 🙂
Thank you! And thanks for pinning!
oh my this looks delicous! Within the last few years I developed a severe chicken allergy, pork has been a lifesaver. Thanks for sharing a new way for me to enjoy it!
You are so welcome! I hope you love it!
I needed more delicious pork recipes! This looks amazing with the brown sugar sweetness
Thanks, I hope you love it!
This looks delicious. I love pork recipes a lot. I find all kinds of uses for brown sugar too that truly enhance food. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
My pleasure!
I love pork loin! Not only is it great to flavor as you have but it has such a great texture. Beautiful recipe.
Thanks 🙂
Wow, that sounds amazing! You’ve sure made me hungry. I’ll have to make this soon!
This looks delicious! I have been in the mood for some pork so I want to try this out soon!
That pork loin is mouth watering. I can’t believe it;s so easy to do.
The seasoning looks amazing the whole plate looks so good. ..will be trying
I know what i am making for dinner on Sunday! This looks so good i can not wait to try it.
Hope you love it!
This would be a fantastic meal. It looks so delicious and easy to make. I am going to try this recipe for sure.
This looks so delicious. I will have to try making this recipe this weekend. I am sure my family will love it.
Wow does that look yummy. Anything with brown sugar is good with me.
That’s a nice hearty meal. Just like the one my family likes when they come home from a busy day of going going going!
That looks delicious. I was struggle with finding ways to make pork and this one looks easy and something the whole family would like.
Thanks!
This recipe looks amazing! Perfect for when the weather turns cool again!
wow looks amazing. super juicy and mouth watering.
Now that is how you cook pork! Dang I can taste it already! I like to do a lot with Pork because it is so much cheaper than beef. This is definitely a recipe I have to put to use next week! We have pork scheduled for Tuesday!
Yes! It is a fun deviation from chicken at roughly the same prices. I love cooking with pork, especially in the summer.
Wow! This looks AMAZING! I bet it would wow my husband too!
Thanks!
Can this be made either with pork tenderloins or center cut pork roast? I am confused?
The size of the roast I used about a pound and a half and it was the pork loin. If you were to use a tenderloin and roast it for the same amount of time it would be super dry. The flavors certainly can be used on any cut of meat, but to cook the tenderloin I would stick to 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. You’d have to roast the vegetables for longer, but certainly it can be done. 🙂
I have a pork tenderloin that 4.25 lbs. I’m really looking forward to trying your yummy recipe. How long and what temp would you suggest?
For a tenderloin that size, I would recommend cooking it 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours at 425 or until the meat thermometer reads 145-160 degrees. Hope this helps!
The picture adds to the appeal of this recipe. It’s nice to have the option of using pork or chicken. I agree with you, Thursday is sort of a disappointment when you want it to be Friday.
Thanks! Yeah Thursdays always feel like such a tease!
That looks mouthwatering good! I am now craving some comfort food and will have to make this soon!
Thanks!
Oh my gosh this looks amazing!! We have not had pork loin in a while, this would be a delicious meal to make.
Thank you!
This looks fabulous. We’ve recently been experimenting with different pork marinades and this definitely needs to join the dinner rotation.
Wonderful! Hope you love it!
Oh wow, amazing as always. What I wouldn’t give to have dinner at your place just once! Wowie! Looks great!
Haha, thanks!
Oh I love pork and yet never thought of this type of glaze. It sounds amazing… and I will definitely be giving it a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing
This dish sounds delicious and ideal for a hearty homecooked meal. I am so excited to hear about your upcoming e-book too!
Thanks! I hope it is done on time for a Monday unveiling!
We’re fans of pork tenderloin and I typically make herb roasted red potatoes with ours.
Sounds delicious!
This looks delicious. We don’t cook pork much but I don’t know why because I love it.
It is so often overlooked in favor of chicken for us. I have to make an effort to remember to buy it too.
This looks like a delicious pork dinner. My husband especially likes pork, we will have to give this recipe a try.
I am in love – I adore brown sugar, it is so delicious to me and pork is my low cost go to meat selection to buy!
Thanks! Yeah we have great pricing on pork too. It is a great chicken alternative!
This looks like such a great dinner! The pork sounds so flavorful with the garlic and all the veggies!
Thanks!
You have just saved dinner for me. I actually got some pork out this morning and have been trying to figure out something new–and quick–do to with if for tonight. Done, and done!! Thanks for the inspiration!
AWESOME! Hope you love it!
I love pork chops, but have never used brown sugar. Seems so easy!!! Yum!
You certainly had me at Sticky and sweet with a punch of garlic – this Garlic Pork looks so tender and moist, too. What a delicious meal this makes!
These pork chops look so good! I love that brown sugar topping…yum!
What a wonderful looking meal. I have a pork tenderloin in the freezer that I should thaw to make this. I pinned it too so I can find it later. =)
Awesome! Thanks for the pin!
I was wondering about using Pork tenderloin, also, since there are only two of us. Would I decrease the cooking time, or do the veggies slightly longer than the meat? Sounds delicious!
You can still use the flavoring but would need to adjust the cook time. I would stick to 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes/per pound. Enjoy!
This looks ridiculously good — pinned it for a future dinner!!
Awesome! Thanks for the pin!
What a great dish. I bet the carmelazion of the brown sugar on the pork is tasty!
My family would love this! Perfect for summertime meals in the backyard!
Absolutely love this recipe! I have all these ingredients and will totally make this for dinner tomorrow!
I hope you love it!
Hi I have a 3lb roast. I fell as though I should cook it for an hour or more. What do you think?
Yes, definitely for an hour, maybe a bit longer, like an hour and 15 mins. For a roast that size you would want to keep a thermometer handy.
I’m going to try this with a 4 pound roast. How long would you suggest I’d Ned to cook the pork roast for?
I would use a thermometer but I’m guessing 90 minutes as a good guess.
That looks amazing! I’m going to try this with chicken and see how it turns out. We’re kosher, so no pork for us.
Oh, it will go great with chicken too! I hope you love it!
I made the pork roast and added some sage….YUM! I had some thawed chicken breasts and used the extra rub… Really great!!! Kids loved it too.
That looks so spectacularly yummy! I’m going to make it this weekend. I’m sure it’s going to be a hit!
I hope you love it!
You have the luckiest family in the world! I can’t imagine having food like this all the time.
I wish they saw this comment, haha! Especially the picky toddler!
Get in my belly!
That is just awesome. It looks delicious, and I love how simple it is to make. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Thanks!
That looks absolutely delicious!!! In fact all of your recipes do 🙂
Aww how sweet! Thank you!
That looks like a delicious dinner and it’s so different from what I normally serve! I think my family would love this and you have made it look so easly to make!
Thank you!
Made this tonight, loved it! So yummy. Hubbie and two year old loved it too!
Thanks for letting me know! I’m glad your family enjoyed it!
Quick, easy, tasty! What’s not to like about this Home Run Ball recipe
Made this tonight. Loved it! I added some onion and celery to the vegetables. Thank you for such an easy and quick dinner recipe.
My family and I loved it!!! I actually made this at my sisters one night intending to bring it back to my mom n dad……Let’s just say it never made it home my niece n nephew loved it, especially the glazed veggies!!!! You know how hard it is to get a 18, and 22 year old to put veggies on their plate?? lol They’re worse than little kids cause they think they’re so grown. Thanks for a tasty recipe!
I’m so happy to hear it was a hit with everyone! Thanks for coming back to let me know!
It’s great that they liked the veggies so much. I can’t imagine children who don’t love veggies. Mine are 24 and 21 and my daughter refused to eat meat even as a very young child. In 24 years I think she has had chicken maybe six times in her life and that is the only meat she has ever eaten. My 21 year old son will eat anything that you put in front of him. Needless to say I have never had any problems with them eating veggies. (Gasp, my kids even very young has loved tofu as well).
It was sooooo good…. I will make over and over and have sent to all my kids to try
Yay! I love seeing recipes passed on 🙂 That’s when you know you have a good one. Thank you!