Hapcheon Pork Soup Gets Its Clear Broth From Pork Marrow Bones and Shank

Pork marrow bones, pork shank and two days of simmering underpin the clear broth at a Hapcheon pork soup restaurant featured by TVCHOSUN JOY. The preparation uses no assorted bones, a more costly approach that the coverage credits with removing the characteristic pork odor and producing a clean, deeply flavored soup.

In Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, the dish emphasizes thick slices of lean meat instead of head meat or offal, giving it a flavor distinct from pork soups in other regions. TVCHOSUN JOY’s visit explored the cooking method and the work behind that clean taste.

Two days of simmering, 150 kilograms per batch

While pork soup commonly uses assorted bones or head cuts, the featured restaurant uses only pork marrow bones and pork shank for its broth. Each batch requires 150 kilograms of ingredients, simmered for two days to extract a concentrated flavor.

The coverage attributes the broth’s clarity and depth—described as clear like seolleongtang—to this straightforward approach. The shank is also cut into thick slices for the soup, delivering a savory, substantial flavor that lingers with each bite.

Seasoned noodles paired with boiled pork

Another featured dish, bibim suyuk noodles, places seasoned noodles in the center with slices of boiled pork shank arranged around them. The presentation draws attention, while apple and young-radish kimchi in the seasoning provide a sweet, refreshing flavor without being overly sharp.

Crisp apple and young radish contrast with the springy noodles, and the savory boiled shank balances the combination. The coverage describes the pairing as particularly well matched, comparing it with ribs served alongside cold noodles and jokbal paired with makguksu.

Yoon So-hee describes preparation for a role

Actor Yoon So-hee joined the visit and said she favors pork soup because it provides a filling meal on filming sets. She also shared the extreme diet and exercise routine she followed to immerse herself in a recent role.

Yoon So-hee said she lost 20 kilograms gained during pregnancy and childbirth in a month and a half to portray a character whose glamorous figure had to be on display. She severely restricted her diet, eating mainly protein and vegetables, exercised for three hours every day and walked for an hour each night to reach her goal.

The coverage presented her account as an indication of her commitment to the role.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)