Baek Jong-won's Style Jokbal Bibimbap Recipe: Using Leftover Jokbal

This flavorful leftover pork knuckle bibimbap features a sweet and savory sauce that perfectly complements the tender pork, creating a satisfying meal. Try this simple recipe to enjoy pork knuckle bibimbap at home.

Ingredients

• Leftover pork knuckle: Deboned and cut into bite-sized pieces
• Soy sauce: Amount depends on the amount of pork knuckle (1:1 ratio with sugar)
• Sugar: Amount depends on the amount of pork knuckle (1:1 ratio with soy sauce)
• Water: Approximately 2 liters (adjust to submerge the pork knuckle)
• Onion: 1 cup, thinly sliced
• Minced garlic: 2 tablespoons
• Red pepper (optional): Add as desired
• Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds: Add as desired

Instructions

1. Prepare the pork knuckle

1. Remove the bones from the leftover pork knuckle.
2. Cut the pork knuckle into bite-sized pieces.

2. Make the pork knuckle sauce

1. In a large pot, add soy sauce and sugar in a 1:1 ratio.
2. Add water to create a sauce that submerges the pork knuckle.
3. Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat.

3. Cook the pork knuckle

1. Add the prepared pork knuckle to the boiling sauce.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours.

• Cook until the pork knuckle is tender.
  3. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface to maintain a clean broth.
  4. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water.

4. Add onion

1. After 1 hour of cooking, add the thinly sliced onion to the pot.
2. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the onion is tender.

5. Make the sauce

1. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and sesame seeds and mix well.
2. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.

6. Assemble the pork knuckle bibimbap

1. Serve rice in a bowl.
2. Top with the cooked pork knuckle and onion.
3. Generously drizzle with the prepared sauce.

Tips

1. Adjusting the seasoning

• Maintain a 1:1 ratio of soy sauce and sugar, but adjust to your preference.
  2. Using onions
• Adding plenty of onions enhances the sweetness.
  3. Customizing the sauce
• For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of red pepper.

Precautions

• Ensure the pork knuckle is fully cooked before consumption.
• Carefully adjust the heat during cooking to prevent the sauce from burning.

This leftover pork knuckle bibimbap recipe by Baek Jong-won is a practical and delicious way to use leftover pork knuckle.
Be sure to try this one-bowl dish of tender pork knuckle and sweet and spicy sauce today! 😊