Showing posts with label The Bo Ssam Miracle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Bo Ssam Miracle. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Bo Ssam Miracle

If you haven't been to Momofuku in the East Village and had their Bo Ssam, you need to. Its so freaking good.

Did I seriously just find a recipe for it? Yes, I seriously did. Oh, and here's an article on it as well.



Bo Ssam: Slow-Roasted Lacquered Pork with Ginger, Scallions and Chile Sauce

Makes about 8 servings.

For the pork:
4 pounds pork butt (shoulder)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/4 cup brown sugar

For the ginger-scallion sauce:
1 bunch scallions, about 8, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1/4 cup freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the red chili sauce:
1 tablespoon fermented bean and chili paste
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Find full recipe here