Tender Pork Belly Boiled and Served with Fresh Kimchi Salad
Tender Pork Belly Boiled and Served with Fresh Kimchi Salad
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Here’s a recipe for tender, odor-free pork belly (Suyuk) that you can easily make at home for a restaurant-quality meal. When you’re tired of fermented kimchi, a fresh, just-made kimchi salad (Geotjeori) is incredibly satisfying! By adding ingredients like coffee, doenjang (soybean paste), garlic, and soju, you can eliminate any porky smell and achieve a moist and delicious boiled pork belly. Served thick-cut alongside the crisp kimchi salad, the rich flavors are simply irresistible, making it a perfect dish for those who enjoy a drink.
Ingredients- 500g Pork Belly for Boiling
- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean Soybean Paste)
- 10 cloves Whole Garlic
- 1L Water (enough to cover the pork belly)
- 1/2 cup Soju or Cheongju (Rice Wine) (Mirin can be substituted)
- A little chopped Green Onion (for garnish)
- Fresh Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori) (as desired)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a deep pot, add 1L of water. Stir in 2 tablespoons of doenjang and add the 10 whole garlic cloves. Doenjang helps to remove any unwanted odors from the pork and adds a savory depth of flavor.
Step 2
For this recipe, we’re using a thick-cut pork belly, about 500g, meant specifically for boiling (Suyuk) rather than grilling. Using a thicker cut ensures the pork stays juicy and has a satisfying texture after cooking.
Step 3
Carefully place the whole piece of pork belly into the pot with the water, doenjang, and garlic.
Step 4
Add enough water to completely submerge the pork belly (about 1L). For enhanced flavor and to further reduce odor, pour in 1/2 cup of soju or cheongju (rice wine). If you don’t have these, mirin is an acceptable alternative. First, bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer gently until the pork is thoroughly cooked. For a 500g portion, aim to simmer for about 1 hour to ensure it’s tender all the way through. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness and amount of pork.
Step 5
After an hour, remove the perfectly boiled pork belly from the pot. You’ll notice it’s incredibly juicy inside and tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork. Now it’s ready to be sliced.
Step 6
Slice the pork belly according to your preference – either thinly or thickly. Arrange the sliced pork beautifully on one side of your serving plate.
Step 7
On the other side of the plate, add a generous portion of the fresh kimchi salad. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Your delicious pork belly boiled dish with fresh kimchi salad is now complete! Enjoy the wonderful combination of warm, tender pork and crisp, refreshing salad.
