How to Boil Pork Belly for Delicious Boiled Pork (Suyuk)
How to Boil Pork Belly for Delicious Boiled Pork (Suyuk)
Perfect Pork Belly Boiled Pork (Suyuk): A Delicious Homemade Recipe
Pork belly, known for its rich fat content and savory flavor, is a popular cut for many. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy pork belly with less perceived fat and more refined taste, making it into ‘suyuk’ (boiled pork) is an excellent choice. This recipe offers a simple yet effective method to achieve incredibly tender and flavorful boiled pork right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients- Pork Belly 1kg (whole piece)
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) 2 Tbsp
- Whole Garlic cloves 5-7
- Whole Peppercorns 1/2 Tbsp
- Bay Leaves 3
- Onion 1/2 (cut into large chunks)
- Instant Coffee 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a whole, thick piece of pork belly, approximately 1kg. Briefly rinse it under running water to remove any surface blood.
Step 2
In a large pot, add enough water to generously cover the pork belly. Add the doenjang (2 Tbsp), whole garlic cloves (5-7), whole peppercorns (1/2 Tbsp), bay leaves (3), the roughly chopped onion (1/2), and instant coffee (1 Tbsp). Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully place the pork belly into the pot.
Step 3
As soon as the water returns to a vigorous boil, reduce the heat to medium. Set a timer for 40 minutes. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during boiling for a cleaner result.
Step 4
Boil the pork for a total of 40 minutes over medium-high heat. Midway through cooking, flip the piece of pork belly to ensure even cooking on all sides. This will result in a more uniformly delicious suuyk. Keep the lid on, but monitor the water level to prevent it from boiling down too much.
Step 5
After 40 minutes of boiling, turn off the heat but do not remove the pork immediately. Let it rest in the hot liquid for about 5-10 minutes. This ‘resting’ period allows the juices to redistribute within the meat, making it exceptionally moist and tender. Once slightly cooled, slice the suuyk into your desired thickness.
Step 6
By utilizing doenjang for odor control and carefully managing the cooking time, you can easily achieve delicious, restaurant-quality boiled pork at home! Serve with your favorite accompaniments like kimchi, ssamjang, or salted shrimp.
