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Bossam (Korean Boiled-Pork Wraps) Recipe

Name: Bossam (Korean Boiled-Pork Wraps) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Cabbage:; Kosher or sea salt; 1/2 head Napa cabbage (from about one 2-pound; 900g head), core and tough exterior leaves removed (tender yellow inner leaves only); For the Pork:; 1 1/2 pound slab pork belly (680g), preferably skin-on; Rice-rinsing water (optional; see note); 3 tablespoons (45ml) doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste); 1 whole medium yellow onion, skin on; 10 scallions or 3 daepah (Korean giant scallions); 1/2 medium apple; 1 thumb-size knob fresh ginger, peeled; 1 (1-inch; 2cm) piece cinnamon stick; 10 whole medium garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (about 15); 1 small bay leaf; 1/4 cup (60ml) soju or vodka; For the Saewoo Jeot Seasoning:; 1/2 tablespoon (8ml) saewoo jeot (Korean salted shrimp); 1/2 tablespoon (8ml) soju or vodka; Pinch gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), optional; Pinch crushed toasted sesame seeds (optional); Pinch minced Korean green chili pepper (optional); For the Ssamjang:; 1 tablespoon (15ml) doenjang (Korean fermented soy paste); 1 tablespoon (15ml) gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1/2 teaspoon crushed roasted sesame seeds; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 1/8 teaspoon (1/2ml) toasted sesame oil; For Serving:; One small container mu malaengi muchim (무 말랭이 무침, chili-sauce seasoned rehydrated radish)

Prep 5m

Cook 1h 30m

Total 1h 35m

This Korean Bossam recipe features tender boiled pork belly, flavorful seasonings, and a variety of accompaniments, perfect for assembling refreshing wraps with a burst of flavors.