Benefits of boiled pork

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Life is a dish made by slicing pork chunks and eating them with salted shrimp, spicy red pepper paste, and other accompaniments. It is widely consumed across the country, especially enjoyed in Jeollanam-do province. Suyuk originally refers to cooked meat, meaning a dish of boiled beef or pork. Pork suyuk is also called pork boiled meat, sliced pork, or pork stew, where 'sliced pork' indicates the meat that has been cut after cooking. It mainly uses fatty parts such as pork belly or neck meat, and is boiled with ingredients like soybean paste, garlic, soju, and cheongju to eliminate the characteristic gamey smell of pork. The fat layer in pork suyuk is tender, while the lean meat is chewy; when eaten with salted shrimp, spicy red pepper paste, soybean paste, or kimchi, it prevents the dish from feeling greasy. Especially, eating it with salted shrimp not only enhances the flavor but also provides lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fats, aiding in the digestion of pork.

The method of making pork boiled meat in Jeollanam-do is as follows. Prepare pork using the pork belly or neck parts. Dissolve soybean paste in a pot, then add pork along with garlic, ginger, rice wine, and pepper, and boil. Once the pork is fully cooked, remove it and wrap it in a cloth, then press it with a heavy object. When the meat has cooled to a suitable temperature, cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve with spicy red pepper paste and garlic.

Pork boiled meat is delicious when wrapped with fresh vegetables, and it can also be enjoyed with added condiments such as salted shrimp or soybean paste according to personal preference. It provides a feeling of fullness, making it suitable as a meal substitute, and is also popular as a snack with alcohol. The unsaturated fatty acids contained in pork help prevent the buildup of cholesterol in blood vessels, aiding in the prevention of adult diseases such as arteriosclerosis. Additionally, when pork is prepared as boiled meat, some of the fat is removed, allowing for a lower-calorie way to enjoy pork compared to grilling or bulgogi.