JOKBAL (KOREA)
- 2 pork legs (with calf part)
- 6 glasses of water
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 4 cloves of garlic (crushed)
- 2 slices of fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- Hot pepper paste (ssamjang, for serving)
- Pickles and kimchi (for serving)
Thoroughly wash and clean the pork legs.
In a large pot, add the water, onion, garlic and fresh ginger. Place the pork legs in the pot and add enough water to just above the water level.
Let the pot boil over medium heat. After boiling, reduce the heat and boil the pork legs over low heat for about 2-3 hours. Continue cooking until the pork is completely tender.
Take the pork legs out of the pot and set them aside. Drain the water, onion, garlic and ginger and set aside.
Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and black pepper in another saucepan.
Put the boiled pork legs in the sauce and mix well. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, covering the pork with the sauce. Allow the meat to absorb the sauce, stirring occasionally.
Serve the Jokbal hot. Take the sliced Jokbal on a plate and serve with chili paste (ssamjang), pickles and kimchi on the side.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL