Momofuku Bo Ssam Recipe: Slow-Roasted Pork

Momofuku Bo Ssam Recipe: Slow-Roasted Pork

crock.recipes

Make the legendary Momofuku Bo Ssam at home! This recipe delivers tender, flavor-infused pork shoulder with a spectacular, crisp crust. Perfect for sharing.

View full recipe on crock.recipes

Login or Signup to bookmark recipes from your favorite sites, build shopping lists, and create your own recipes. For the cooking instructions, visit the original recipe at crock.recipes.

Share this recipe:

Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Butcher's twine
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving platter
  • Kitchen shears
  • Spoon
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 large Bone-In Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt), approximately 7 lb / 3.2 kg
  • Neutral oil (canola or grapeseed) for searing (optional)
  • 1 cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar (for cure)
  • ¾ cup (200 g) Kosher Salt (for cure, Diamond Crystal preferred)
  • ½ cup (100 g) Light Brown Sugar, packed (for glaze)
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Water (for glaze)
  • 5 cups (250 g) Scallions (spring onions), thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (50 g) Fresh Ginger, peeled and finely minced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) Neutral Oil (e.g., grapeseed or canola, for sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Sherry Vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
  • 1 tsp (5 g) Kosher Salt (for sauce)
  • Crisp green lettuce leaves (e.g., Butter or Romaine)
  • Steamed White Rice
  • Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping paste) or Gochujang (Korean chilli paste)

Ready to cook this?

Turn these ingredients into a shopping list you can check off as you shop.

Free account required. Already a member? You can sign in on the next step.

More dinner inspiration, straight to your inbox

Get recipes worth saving and practical cooking tips. No account needed.

Get recipe ideas by email

More Like This