Tender and Flavorful Pork Belly Boiled in Broth
Tender and Flavorful Pork Belly Boiled in Broth
Altoran’s Recipe: Zero Gamey Smell, Tender and Soft Pork Belly!
What’s a meal without delicious pork belly, especially when paired with homemade bossam kimchi? This is Altoran’s foolproof recipe for incredibly tender and soft pork belly that you’re sure to love!
Main Ingredients- 1kg Pork Belly for Boiled Pork
- 2 bunches Scallions
- 5 cloves Whole Garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp Ginger Powder
- 1 Onion
- 1 Apple
- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (Fermented Soybean Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Coffee Powder
- 20 Whole Peppercorns
- 1/2 cup Rice Syrup (Mulyeot)
- 1/2 cup Soju
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine cold water, 1kg pork belly, 1 bunch of scallions, 5 crushed whole garlic cloves, 0.5 Tbsp ginger powder, 1 onion (quartered), 1 apple, 2 Tbsp doenjang, 1 Tbsp coffee powder, and 20 whole peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Once the water begins to boil, add 1/2 cup of rice syrup. The rice syrup helps tenderize the meat and adds a lovely sheen.
Step 3
When the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Then, lower the heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes, followed by 10 minutes on the lowest heat setting, ensuring the pork belly is cooked through and tender.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and let the pork belly rest and steam for 10 minutes. This crucial step allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in exceptionally moist and tender meat.
Step 5
Admire the beautiful appearance of the perfectly boiled pork belly. Its golden hue is truly appetizing.
Step 6
Remove the boiled pork belly from the pot and rinse it gently under cold running water. This cools the meat and removes any impurities.
Step 7
Line the bottom of a steamer basket with the remaining 1 bunch of scallions, cut in half. The scallions will impart a subtle aroma to the pork.
Step 8
Place the rinsed pork belly on top of the scallions in the steamer. Pour 1/2 cup of soju over the meat. Steam over medium heat for 5 minutes. This step further eliminates any residual gamey odors and enhances the flavor.
Step 9
Slice the pork belly into thick, generous portions and arrange them attractively on a serving plate. The thick slices resemble a succulent steak!
Step 10
Enjoy this delicious pork belly wrapped in lettuce with kimchi or the homemade bossam kimchi. It’s so good, you’ll want to eat a lot! There’s absolutely no gamey smell, allowing you to savor the pure taste of the pork. Click here for the bossam kimchi recipe: @6886046
