A comforting bowl of dwaeji gukbap (Busan pork rice soup) made the easy way at home. Tender pork shoulder simmers in rich bone broth and is finished with bold dadaegi and fresh garlic chives. This Korean comfort meal comes together in about 40 minutes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner with rice.
One of the most memorable dishes from our family food trip to Busan was dwaeji gukbap (돼지국밥), a pork bone broth soup served with rice. My husband and I took our grown-up kids there to explore local foods, and this steaming bowl of pork soup quickly became a favorite.
The milky pork broth came topped with tender pork slices, garlic chives, and a bright red spoonful of chili sauce. I stirred in rice, took a bite, and instantly understood why Busan locals love it so much. My American son finished his bowl and declared it his new favorite Korean dish.