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Bossam
Cover pork with water, add onion, garlic, ginger, spring onion, salt and doenjang. Simmer 70โ80 minutes until a chopstick slides in.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Bossam take?
1 hr 40 min all in โ 20 min prep, 1 hr 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 platters. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tbsp.
How much doenjang?
1 tbsp (optional) of Doenjang.
How much gochugaru?
1 tbsp of Gochugaru.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Belly โ Pork shoulder. Leaner slices. Do not dry it out.
Any tips from this recipe?
A brief roast after simmering crisps the fat if you want a hybrid. Freshly made kimchi (geotjeori) instead of radish is the kimjang-day plate.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.