Pyeonyuk
Korean Korean - Meat and Poultry

Pyeonyuk

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 1kg pork shoulder or beef brisket, in one piece
  • • 1 onion, quartered
  • • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • • 1 (5cm) piece ginger, sliced
  • • 3 spring onions
  • • 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • • 1 tbsp doenjang
  • • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • • 1 tsp fine salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bring a pot of water to boil with onion, garlic, ginger, spring onions, peppercorns, and doenjang.

2
Phase 2

Add the meat, return to a boil, then simmer covered 60-75 minutes until tender.

3
Phase 3

Let the meat cool in the broth 20 minutes so it stays moist.

4
Phase 4

Remove the meat, wrap tightly, and press with a weight in the refrigerator 2 hours.

5
Phase 5

Cut into thin slices across the grain.

6
Phase 6

Serve chilled with a dip of sesame oil, salt, and pepper.