Easy Herbal Bossam Recipe with Sanghwatang

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you’ve ever craved the comforting taste of Korean Bossam (boiled pork wraps) but thought it was too complicated, this recipe is for you! With just one secret ingredient — Sanghwatang (Korean herbal tonic) — you can create a flavorful and aromatic herbal Bossam without any fuss. Perfect for enjoying with fresh kimchi during kimchi-making season!

Ingredients

Pork Belly (or your choice of pork cuts) – enough for your serving size

Sanghwatang (Korean herbal tonic) – 1-2 bottles, depending on the amount of pork

Water – just enough to cover the pork

Green Onion (optional) – for added freshness

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients

Place the pork in a pot and add enough water to cover it.

Pour in one bottle of Sanghwatang. If you’re cooking a larger portion, you can add another bottle.

For extra flavor, you can add some chopped green onions.

2️⃣ Boil and Simmer

Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer.

Let it cook until the pork is tender and fully cooked through. This usually takes around 30-40 minutes.

3️⃣ Slice and Serve

Once cooked, remove the pork and slice it into bite-sized pieces.

Serve with fresh kimchi, pickled radish, or fresh cabbage leaves.

Tips for the Perfect Bossam

Don’t worry about adding too many herbs or spices — Sanghwatang has everything you need!

If you want a stronger herbal flavor, you can simmer longer.

This recipe is beginner-friendly, so even if you’re new to Korean cooking, you can master it!

Why Sanghwatang?

Sanghwatang is a traditional Korean herbal tonic packed with various medicinal herbs, making it a simple but powerful way to infuse your pork with rich, aromatic flavors. No need for complicated spice blends or extra ingredients!