Braised Pork Neck Bones in Soy Sauce
::Braised Pork Neck Bones:: A simplified soy-braised style instead of Gamjatang, with added store-bought sauce for ease!
Don’t just make Gamjatang! Try braising them like Jjimdak (braised chicken). It’s incredibly popular… The tender meat and rich flavor are addictive!
Main Ingredients- 6 large pork neck bones
- 1 handful dried glass noodles
- 5 dried Vietnamese chili peppers
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 white part of a leek
- 5 slices fresh ginger
Seasoning- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Store-bought pork ribs sauce, to taste
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Store-bought pork ribs sauce, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the pork neck bones in cold water for at least two hours to remove any blood. Meanwhile, soak the glass noodles in lukewarm water according to package directions so they are ready to use.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pork neck bones and a splash of soju (Korean rice wine) to help remove any gamey odors. Boil for about 5 minutes, then drain the bones. Rinse each bone under cold running water to clean off any impurities. Wash the pot thoroughly and set aside for the next step.
Step 3
You absolutely must try this recipe with pork neck bones! While pork back-ribs are also delicious, I tried pork neck bones for the first time recently, and the amount of meat and its tenderness are truly superior.
Step 4
Place the cleaned pork neck bones back into the pot. Add just enough water to cover about half of the meat. To infuse a wonderful aroma, add the white part of the leek, ginger slices, leek roots (optional), and whole garlic cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat and let it simmer to extract the flavors of the aromatics.
Step 5
You’ll notice that very little foam or impurities rise to the surface, indicating a clean broth. Continue to simmer until the liquid becomes slightly opaque and reduces in volume.
Step 6
Carefully remove the cooked pork neck bones from the pot and place them in a separate bowl. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to get a clear, flavorful liquid.
Step 7
Return the pork neck bones to the clean pot. Pour in the strained broth until it covers about half of the bones. You can also add about two paper cups (approximately 400ml) of fresh water. (Save any leftover broth for future stews, soups, or braised dishes – it’s very versatile!)
Step 8
Add the soy sauce and sugar, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, spoon the store-bought pork ribs sauce over the pork neck bones. (You can add more store-bought sauce 2-3 times for a richer flavor, or just once; it should still provide good flavor and consistency.)
Step 9
Prepare your vegetables: slice the onion into strips and cut the leek into diagonal pieces.
Step 10
As the meat braises and the sauce thickens, ladle some of the sauce over the bones to ensure even coloring. When the sauce reaches a desirable consistency, add the prepared onion and leek to the pot, gently mixing them into the sauce.
Step 11
Resist the urge to stir the vegetables; they will cook nicely from the heat of the sauce. Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the meat is tender, turn off the heat. Letting it sit for a short while will allow the sauce to become even richer and glossier.
Step 12
In a separate small pot, add a small amount of water (about 1 cup, less than what you’d use for ramen) along with 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 0.5 Tbsp sugar. Bring this to a simmer to lightly season the glass noodles.
Step 13
Add the pre-soaked glass noodles to the seasoned water and cook until tender. The noodles are now ready and infused with flavor.
Step 14
Arrange the cooked glass noodles attractively in your serving dish.
Step 15
Place the braised pork neck bones on top of the noodles. Spoon the glossy, flavorful sauce from the pot over the meat and noodles for an appetizing finish.
Step 16
Finally, add a little more sauce over the meat if desired, and artfully arrange the seasoned glass noodles around the dish, pouring any remaining sauce over them. Your delicious Braised Pork Neck Bones in Soy Sauce is complete. Enjoy!
