Tender and Flavorful Boiled Pork Belly (Suyuk) – No Gamey Smell!
Tender and Flavorful Boiled Pork Belly (Suyuk) – No Gamey Smell!
How to Boil Pork Deliciously Without Any Gamey Odor, Using Affordable Cuts like Pork Shoulder or Ham
Don’t worry if you don’t have expensive cuts! I’ll show you how to make incredibly moist and tender bossam-style suyuk, even with budget-friendly cuts like pork shoulder or ham, using ingredients you likely have at home. Enjoy a fantastic bossam meal right in your own kitchen!
Suyuk Ingredients- Pork (Pork shoulder or ham recommended) 600g
- Green onion 1 stalk
- Onion 1
- Whole garlic cloves 5-10
- Whole peppercorns a pinch
- Bay leaves 2
- Doenjang (fermented soybean paste) 1 Tbsp
- Instant coffee stick 1 (mini size)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Step 1: Infuse the Broth with Aromatics
Fill a pot with plenty of water. Add a clean green onion stalk, 5-10 whole garlic cloves, and if you have them, even the green onion roots. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. These ingredients are crucial for eliminating any gamey smell from the pork. If you don’t have green onions, it’s okay to omit them, but I personally recommend including them. If you have very limited ingredients, using just doenjang, whole peppercorns, and bay leaves will still result in delicious suyuk. 🙂
Step 2
Step 2: Add Doenjang and Spices
Once the vegetables have infused the water and it’s boiling, add 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of doenjang, and a pinch of whole peppercorns. I used store-bought doenjang, but homemade doenjang would add an even deeper flavor. Both types are fine to use.
Step 3
Step 3: Dissolve the Doenjang
Stir the doenjang with a spatula or spoon until it’s well dissolved in the water. This step helps to tenderize the pork and adds a savory depth.
Step 4
Step 4: Add Pork and Simmer (30-40 minutes)
Now, carefully place the whole piece of pork into the simmering aromatic broth. Don’t remove the aromatics added earlier; leave them in the pot. Cover the pot and let the pork simmer over medium heat for about 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your pork cut.
Step 5
Step 5: Ready When Liquid Reduces!
As the pork simmers, the water level will reduce by half or more. This indicates that the pork is perfectly cooked and has retained its juices. Congratulations, your delicious, gamey-smell-free suyuk is ready! Slice it into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.
Step 6
*Tip: How to Check if the Pork is Cooked
If you’re unsure if the pork is cooked through, gently pierce it with a chopstick or fork. If clear juices run out, it’s ready. If pinkish liquid appears, let it simmer a little longer. No pink liquid means it’s perfectly tender and has no gamey smell.
Step 7
*Tip: Slicing the Pork
If the cooked pork appears a bit dry or tough, try slicing it as thinly as possible. I was initially concerned about dryness since this cut can be lean, but slicing it thinly made it incredibly tender and delicious.
