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Bossam (Boiled Pork Wrap)

Boiled pork belly thinly sliced and served with side dishes, meant to be wrapped in leaves like lettuce or napa cabbage.

75 minutes
Serves 6
Dinner

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the doenjang, instant coffee powder (to remove pork odor and add color), whole onion, garlic, ginger, and bay leaves.

  2. 2

    Carefully submerge the whole block of pork belly in the boiling aromatic broth.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer steadily for 50-60 minutes.

  4. 4

    Check for doneness by piercing the thickest part with a chopstick; it should glide through easily with clear juices.

  5. 5

    Remove the pork from the broth and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes to lock in the juices.

  6. 6

    Slice the pork into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Serve warm on a platter accompanied by salted napa cabbage leaves, spicy radish salad, and ssamjang for wrapping.

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