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Spicy Pork Bone Soup

A streamlined gamjatang: pork ribs + perilla leaves in a fiery gochujang broth with potato and garlic. Ready in 20 minutes, one pot, deeply satisfying.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
28g
Spicy Pork Bone Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add pork ribs and boil 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Return rinsed pork to the pot with fresh water, gochujang, potato chunks, and smashed garlic. Bring to a rolling boil.

  3. Step 3

    Lower heat to medium and simmer uncovered until pork is tender and potato is soft, about 12–15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in perilla leaves and simmer 30 seconds until wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Pork bones are meant to be gnawed; provide small spoons and napkins.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5–6 quart)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • ladle
  • spoon

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