What does it taste like?
Savory and rich, varying by cut.
Meat
Pork
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Common aliases
pork · pork belly · pork shoulder · sliced pork
What is Pork?
A practical Korean cooking ingredient used to build balanced flavor and texture in everyday dishes such as rice meals, soups, stews, and banchan.
How is it used?
Simmer with kimchi or marinate and stir-fry.
Where can you buy it?
Shoulder is versatile; belly is richer.
How should you store it?
Keep cold and cook or freeze promptly.
Possible substitutes
Chicken thigh or mushrooms can work, but the flavor changes.
Recipes using Pork
Side Dishes
Braised Pork Ribs with King Oyster Mushrooms(새송이등갈비)
Pork ribs slowly braised in a mild vegetable broth with low-sodium soy sauce, king oyster mushrooms, and vegetables.
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Soups & Stews
Kimchi Stew with Pork Meatballs(완자김치찌개)
A savory kimchi stew with steamed pork and tofu meatballs, bean sprouts, and a deeply flavored beef broth.
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Side Dishes
Low-Moisture Soybean Paste Pork(된장숙성저수분수육)
Pork shoulder seasoned with low-sodium soybean paste, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, and bay leaf, then cooked gently over onions and green onion.
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Soups & Stews
Soybean Paste Tofu Stew(된장 두부찌개)
A hearty tofu stew with pork, rinsed kimchi, soybean paste, chili peppers, and green onion in a creamy rice-water and tofu base.
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Side Dishes
Steamed Tteokgalbi-Wrapped Rice Cakes(떡갈비찜)
Rice cakes wrapped with eggplant and seasoned minced pork and beef, browned, steamed, glazed with a citrusy yuja sauce, and finished with lotus root chips.
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Soups & Stews40 min
Kimchi Stew(김치찌개)
A hearty home-style stew where aged kimchi, pork, and tofu simmer into a rich, tangy broth.
EasyMedium
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