Jukjangyeon is a premium, traditional Korean artisanal paste and sauce brand crafted in Jukjang, a remote, secluded village once sought after by the scholars of the ancient Silla Dynasty. Adding nothing but pristine nature and the passage of time, Jukjangyeon encapsulates an honest, time-honored flavor through a patient 1,000-day journey.

100% Domestically Grown Chili Flakes and Ingredients

Our gochujang is brewed using 100% premium domestic chili peppers cultivated by the villagers of Sangsa-ri near the remote area of Jukjang, combined with Shinan sea salt that has been aged for three years to remove bitterness. Unlike other standard chili pastes, we completely omit meju (soybean) powder and instead naturally draw out a smooth, clean sweetness from barley malt and rice syrup, ensuring a remarkably velvety finish without any heavy or grainy aftertaste.

Concentrated Richness Nurtured by "Breathing" Earthenware Pots

This paste is aged honestly for six months inside breathing Onggi (traditional earthenware pots) crafted by Master Lee Mu-nam, a designated Intangible Cultural Property artisan. This specialized aging process develops a smooth, harmoniously sweet and spicy flavor profile, making it completely approachable and delicious even for international consumers who are trying traditional Korean pastes for the first time.

Crafted with Zero Chemical Additives

Completely free of chemical flavor enhancers (MSG), artificial colorings, and preservatives, this paste offers peace of mind for your entire family. Boasting a uniquely neat and clean umami profile, it not only elevates classic dishes like bibimbap and stews but also acts as a culinary corrector by effortlessly cleansing any unwanted gamey or fishy odors when cooking squid or pork dishes.

Highlights

• An authentic gochujang meticulously crafted with 100% premium domestic chili peppers and raw ingredients.
• A profound, deep flavor profile gently aged inside breathing earthenware pots made by an Onggi master.
• A trustworthy, traditional clean-label paste free of chemical flavor enhancers, colorings, and preservatives.

Wooltari's Tips

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, keep refrigerated and consume as soon as possible.

Brand Story

Jukjangyeon was born from a heartwarming partnership between Yeongil Enterprise and the residents of Sangsa-ri—a remote valley village in Pohang—with a shared vision to introduce authentic sauces made using traditional methods to the world. Only after incorporating the finest domestic ingredients harvested directly by the villagers and a 1,000-day journey of dedication is it granted the prestigious Jukjangyeon name.

1,000 Days of Waiting: The Art of Slowness

A masterpiece traditional sauce is completed only through a patient process: growing soybeans for 200 days, drying and fermenting them for 130 days, and finally, aging them honestly in earthenware pots for over 2 long years. We bring you the deep, unadulterated flavor of genuine traditional sauce—crafted purely by combining quality soybeans, pristine water, clean natural environments, and the passage of time.