Kim Dae-seok's Soy Sauce Braised Pork Shoulder

• 2 pieces of pork shoulder (1.5kg)
• 1.5 onions
• 1 stalk of green onion
• 1 piece of ginger
• 10 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 200ml water
• 200ml soju
• 140ml jin-ganjang (dark soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp jocheong (rice syrup)
• 1 tbsp black pepper (leveled)
• 0.5 tbsp sea salt
• 500ml cola

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• You must strain out the green onion and onion solids during the process so the sauce does not become gritty or burn, and to ensure the meat gets that transparent, glossy finish like jokbal.
• The carbonation and ingredients in the cola help tenderize the pork, remove gamey odors, and provide a subtle, balanced sweetness.
• If sliced while hot, the meat may fall apart. Let it cool completely, then lay the knife flat and slice as thinly as possible for a chewy, jokbal-like texture without dryness.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to enjoy a hearty, jokbal-style pork dish at home without the burden of delivery prices.
• ⭐Those who want to turn pork shoulder for bossam or suyuk into a special, tender, sweet-and-salty treat.