If you’re looking to impress your guests with a show-stopping main dish that’s both delicious and visually stunning, look no further than Momofuku Ssäm Bar’s Bo Ssäm recipe. This Korean-inspired feast features succulent pork shoulder cooked to perfection and served alongside flavorful sauces and toppings. Whether you’re hosting a special gathering or simply treating your family to a memorable meal, this dish is sure to be a hit.
### Momofuku S Bo Ssam Recipe 2
**Ingredients:**
– 1 whole bone-in pork shoulder (about 8-10 pounds)
– 1 cup white sugar
– 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 7 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 2 heads Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, cleaned, and dried
– 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
– 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
– 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
– 1 cup kimchi
– Steamed white rice, for serving
**Instructions:**
1. **Prep the Pork:** Preheat your oven to 300°F. In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup salt. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Place the pork in a roasting pan and roast it in the oven for about 6 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
2. **Make the Sauce:** While the pork is roasting, prepare the sauce by mixing the brown sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to your preference by adding more gochujang for spice or soy sauce for saltiness.
3. **Prepare the Accompaniments:** Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, mint, cilantro, and scallions. Arrange them on a platter along with the kimchi for serving.
4. **Assemble the Bo Ssäm:** Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 500°F. Rub the pork with the additional tablespoon of salt and return it to the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
5. **Serve:** Transfer the pork to a large serving dish. Provide a platter of steamed white rice for guests to help themselves. Encourage guests to shred the pork, wrap it in lettuce leaves with a spoonful of sauce, and their choice of herbs and kimchi. Enjoy the flavorful combination of textures and flavors in each bite!
Cooking this Bo Ssäm recipe is a sure way to elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests. The rich, tender pork combined with the vibrant flavors of the sauce and fresh accompaniments creates a truly unforgettable dining experience. Don’t be intimidated by the cooking time – the result is well worth the wait. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a memorable meal with this delicious Korean-inspired dish.
