This Man's Cook's Pork Jangjorim

Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings

• pork loin or tenderloin 1kg
• cooking wine 1 cup (for boiling) + 5 tablespoons (for simmering)
• soy sauce 1.5 cups
• sugar 8 tablespoons
• onion 1 large
• green onion 1 large
• ginger 15g (1 piece)
• whole garlic cloves 10 pieces
• whole black peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon
• red chili peppers 2
• boiled quail eggs 30
• dried shiitake mushrooms 5–6 pieces
• water 2L (for boiling) + 1.5L (for simmering)

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Adding generous amounts of cooking wine or soju when boiling the pork eliminates off-flavors and keeps the meat tender and soft rather than tough.
• Avoid using ground black pepper, as it makes the broth cloudy and unclean; always use whole peppercorns for a clear, refined result.
• If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar to 6 tablespoons when preparing the seasoning mixture.
• Do not overly reduce the broth—leaving some liquid ensures the pork stays moist and juicy during storage.