Pork Kimchi Jjigae Freezer Kit (김치찌개 밀키트)

A freezer-friendly version of a classic comfort stew — pork kimchi jjigae (김치찌개). Perfect for busy weeks, postpartum recovery, or quick solo dinners when you’re already cooking for others.

This version uses thinly sliced pork shoulder and well-fermented kimchi, and can be made into freezer kits ahead of time. To serve, simply defrost, simmer with broth, and enjoy.

Ingredients (1 freezer kit)

• 1 cup ripe napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
• 6 oz thin-sliced pork shoulder or pork belly
• ½ block firm tofu, cubed
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped
• 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 slices fresh ginger (optional)
• 1 teaspoon miso paste

To add when cooking:

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• splash of cooking wine
• 2 cups water, pork bone broth, or veggie broth

Prep Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (except broth/water) into a freezer-safe container.
2. Seal, label, and store in the freezer.
3. Keeps for up to 3 weeks.

To Cook

1. Thaw on the counter for 15 minutes or cook straight from frozen.
2. Add the frozen pork into a pot with sesame oil and a splash of cooking wine on low heat. Allow the pork to thaw and cook on low heat for approximately 5 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
3. Add the water or your broth of choice and bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes.
4. Serve hot with a bowl of steamed rice.

Notes

• You can batch 2–4 kits at once for future meals.
• Swap pork for canned tuna, sliced brisket, or mushrooms for variations.
• Optional add-ins: zucchini, onion, rice cakes, or enoki mushrooms.

Pork Kimchi Jjigae Freezer Kit (김치찌개 밀키트)

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 15 minutes

Nutrition facts: n/a calories n/a fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 1 cup ripe napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
• 6 oz thin-sliced pork shoulder or pork belly
• ½ block firm tofu, cubed
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped
• 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 slices fresh ginger (optional)
• 1 teaspoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
•  2 cups water, pork bone broth, or veggie broth
• 1 tablespoon of cooking wine

Instructions

Prep Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (except broth/water) into a freezer-safe container.
2. Seal, label, and store in the freezer.
3. Keeps for up to 3 weeks.

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To Cook

1. Thaw on the counter for 15 minutes or cook straight from frozen.
2. Add the frozen pork into a pot with sesame oil and a splash of cooking wine on low heat. Allow the pork to thaw and cook on low heat for approximately 5 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
3. Add the water or your broth of choice and bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes.
4. Serve hot with a bowl of steamed rice.

Notes

• You can batch 2–4 kits at once for future meals.
• Swap pork for canned tuna, sliced brisket, or mushrooms for variations.
• Optional add-ins: zucchini, onion, rice cakes, or enoki mushrooms.