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Gamjatang
Cover pork bones with water, boil 8 minutes, drain and rinse. Return to a clean pot with 2 litres water, onion, ginger and garlic. Simmer 45 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Gamjatang take?
1 hr 55 min all in โ 25 min prep, 1 hr 30 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame. 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 Gluten-free, 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?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Gochujang โ 1 tbsp; Soy sauce โ 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much gochugaru?
3 tbsp of Gochugaru.
How much gochujang?
1 tbsp of Gochujang.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Neck bones โ Meat pork ribs. Less collagen, still a stew. Simmer until the meat surrenders.
Any tips from this recipe?
Perilla leaves or deulkkae powder on top is the restaurant finish. A pressure cooker helps the bones.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.