Bo Ssam (Roasted Pork Shoulder)

Want to be the real MVP on game day? Here’s the play: David Chang’s iconic slow-roasted pork shoulder, caramelized and served with all the fixings. Pair it with Run Wild IPA, which has a blend of five Northwest hops that will cut through the richness of the Bo Ssam like an all-star running back. 

 

Pair With: Run Wild

 

Serves: 10-12

 

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in pork shoulder (8-10 lbs)
  • ¾ cup Kosher Salt
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar

Directions


Prep:
  1. The day before serving, thoroughly pat dry the pork shoulder
  2. Optional: score the fat cap in a ½ in wide crosshatch pattern
  3. Mix together salt and white sugar. Evenly coat the pork shoulder with the mixture
  4. Place on a wire rack set over a sheet pan and refrigerate for 12-24 hours
Cook:
  1. Remove pork from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting
  2. Preheat the oven to 300°F, placing the rack in the center of the oven
  3. Roast pork on the wire rack over a sheet pan, fat side up, for 5-7 hours. Heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F - 203°F, and the probe easily slides out. If the surface darkens too fast, tent loosely with foil.
  4. Remove pork from the oven and raise oven heat to 500°F (or broil on high)
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of the shoulder
  6. Return pork to the oven, roasting for 8-12 minutes until caramelized
  7. Pull from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before serving

Serving Options

  • Classic: Lettuce cups with rice, kimchi, and ssamjang
  • Alternative: Taco Style with soft tortillas, slaw, hot sauce, or salsa
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