
Spicy pork bone and potato stew
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr 30 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
Servings
4
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Spicy pork bone and potato stew
A hearty, fiery stew built on pork neck bones simmered until the meat falls off the bone, loaded with potatoes, perilla leaves, and a bold gochugaru broth. Gamjatang is the ultimate Korean hangover cure.
15m
Prep Time
90m
Cook Time
105m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Gamjatang is the stew Koreans turn to after a long night out. The rich pork bone broth, spicy heat, and tender falling-off-the-bone meat restore body and soul like nothing else can.
Soak pork neck bones in cold water for 1 hour. Blanch in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain, and scrub clean.
Place bones in a pot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour.
Mix gochugaru, doenjang, minced garlic, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 1 tbsp soy sauce into a paste.
Add paste and quartered potatoes to the broth. Simmer for 20 more minutes until potatoes are tender.
Add perilla leaves and simmer 2 minutes. Serve bubbling hot with steamed rice.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Less collagen but still flavorful and meaty
An approximation of the distinctive herbal note
Test Kitchen Pick
Gochugaru
Helpful Pantry Staple
This is not just generic chile heat. Gochugaru has a fruitier, cleaner flavor that makes the finished dish taste closer to what it is supposed to be.
The right chile flakes shift the flavor more than another garnish would.
If you cook Korean food even occasionally, this pantry staple pulls a lot of weight.
Shop gochugaru for this recipeScrub the bones clean after blanching for the clearest, cleanest-tasting broth.
Perilla leaves are essential; their unique minty-basil flavor defines the dish.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Remove fat solidified on top before reheating.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add fresh perilla leaves.
Per serving (85mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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