# Bossam (from Maangchi)

Video: [Pork wraps (Bo-ssam: 보쌈)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.01 per serving, ~$21.02 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.99* per serving (65%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 7 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3 lb pork belly _(amount estimated)_
- 1 large onion
- 1 oz (sliced) ginger _(amount estimated)_
- 16 cloves (divided) garlic _(amount estimated)_
- 2 tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp instant hazelnut coffee
- 10 and 3/4 cups (divided) water _(amount estimated)_
- 1 lb Napa cabbage
- 1/4 cup + 3 tsp (divided) sugar _(amount estimated)_
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp (divided) kosher salt _(amount estimated)_
- 1 lb Korean radish
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp (divided) hot pepper flakes (Gochugaru) _(amount estimated)_
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 stalks green onion
- 8 oz frozen oysters (thawed) _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp salted fermented shrimp (Saeujeot) _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=36s) Trim bones and excess fat from the pork belly.
2. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=73s) Wash the pork belly in cold water.
3. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=82s) Place the pork belly in a large pot.
4. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=88s) Add sliced onion, sliced ginger, 12 garlic cloves, doenjang, brown sugar, and instant hazelnut coffee.
5. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=145s) Pour in 10 cups of water.
6. [2:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=170s) Cover and boil over medium-high heat for 1 hour.
7. [3:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=188s) Cut napa cabbage in half and slice the sweet yellow interior leaves.
8. [3:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=227s) Wash the cabbage leaves thoroughly in cold water.
9. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=244s) Mix sugar, vinegar, salt, and 3/4 cup water in a bowl to make the pickle brine.
10. [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=271s) Submerge the cabbage in the brine and let pickle for 1 to 2 hours, turning every 15 minutes.
11. [4:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=297s) Peel and cut the Korean radish into matchsticks.
12. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=338s) Toss the radish matchsticks with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
13. [6:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=364s) Squeeze out the excess water from the salted radish matchsticks.
14. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=384s) Mix hot pepper flakes, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped green onion to make the seasoning paste.
15. [7:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=437s) Combine the squeezed radish with the seasoning paste.
16. [7:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=444s) Gently fold the thawed oysters and toasted sesame seeds into the radish salad.
17. [8:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=502s) Cover and refrigerate the oyster radish salad until ready to serve.
18. [8:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=527s) Reduce the pork's heat to low and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
19. [9:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=563s) Mix salted fermented shrimp, sugar, hot pepper flakes, minced garlic, chopped green onion, and water to make the shrimp sauce.
20. [10:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=631s) Remove the pork from the pot, pat dry, and let cool slightly.
21. [11:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=712s) Squeeze excess liquid from the pickled cabbage and cut into bite-sized pieces.
22. [12:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=720s) Slice the pork belly into thin slices.
23. [12:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ta_ckc9O0&t=738s) Arrange the sliced pork, pickled cabbage, oyster radish salad, and shrimp sauce on a platter.

## Equipment

- large pot
- mixing bowls
- colander
- knife
- cutting board
- tongs

## What the video didn't say

- Exact weight of pork belly used in the video
- Exact weight of frozen oysters used
- Total preparation time
- Number of servings

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