1 hrDifficulty EasyMeat & mainsMain ingredients 🥩pork forelegaged kimchilarge green onionwhole garlic clovesminced garlicfermented anchovy saucesoy sauceTags 🏷️rice thiefsoup dishhome meal
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed 🛒4 servings500g pork foreleg (a fatty cut)500g aged kimchikimchi liquid, as needed2–3 large green onionsa handful of whole garlic cloves1 heaping tbsp minced garlic2 tbsp fermented anchovy sauce1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp sugar (level)a little cooking oil1 pinch salt1L waterRecipe 🍳Heat a pot over medium-high heat, add a generous amount of cooking oil, and sear the 500g pork foreleg whole until golden brown.Reduce heat to medium, season the pork with a pinch of salt, then add 500g kimchi and kimchi liquid.Pour in 1L water, add 2–3 large green onions cut lengthwise into kimchi-sized pieces, and add a handful of whole garlic cloves.Add 2 tbsp fermented anchovy sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar (level). Cover and simmer over medium heat for 50 minutes.Add 1 heaping tbsp minced garlic, cover, and let it steam over low heat for about 5 minutes.Slice the pork into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Top with whole kimchi and green onion, then pour the broth over to finish.Sear the pork foreleg in a pot, then add aged kimchi, kimchi liquid, 1L water, large green onion, and whole garlic cloves.Season with fermented anchovy sauce, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar (level). Cover and simmer over medium heat for 50 minutes.Add minced garlic and steam over low heat for 5 minutes. Slice the pork, place in a bowl with kimchi and green onion, and pour broth over to finish.Cooking tips 💡Searing the pork in oil instead of boiling it in plain water helps it hold its shape and adds a richer flavor.Simmering for 30–40 minutes gives a boiled pork texture, while 50 minutes or more yields the tender, fall-apart texture of kimchi jjim.Adding minced garlic at the end creates the deep umami difference between kimchi jjigae and kimchi jjim.Recommended for 🙋⭐Those who love tender, pull-apart savory pork kimchi jjim.⭐Those who want deep flavor using only fermented anchovy sauce and soy sauce without a special broth.⭐Those preparing a hearty main dish for a family meal.