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.

Raw Unboiled Soy Sauce

Unlike typical commercial soy sauces, we completely skip the boiling process to preserve the beneficial live cultures and active yeasts naturally found within the sauce. Meticulously filtering well-fermented meju (soybean bricks) and sauce through a fine hemp cloth in the pristine area of Sangsa-ri, this process reveals the absolute essence of a clean, clear, and unadulterated flavor without relying on artificial heat.

Concentrated Richness Sculpted by "Breathing" Earthenware Pots

Our sauce is aged honestly over a long span of time inside breathing Onggi (traditional earthenware pots) crafted by Master Lee Mu-nam, a designated Intangible Cultural Property artisan. Pure natural bedrock water drawn from 200 meters beneath the Mount Guam valleys meets perfectly fermented meju, creating a deep, rich color accompanied by an aromatic, profound bouquet of natural fermentation.

Crafted with Zero Chemical Additives

Completely free of chemical flavor enhancers (MSG), artificial colorings, and preservatives, this sauce offers peace of mind for your entire family. It delivers a profound, sophisticated umami depth that stands far apart from the simple saltiness of common standard salt, acting as a clean, elegant seasoning that naturally elevates the inherent flavor profile of any ingredient it touches.

Highlights

• A premium soy sauce unboiled and honestly fermented over a long duration.
• A profound, deep flavor profiles nurtured inside breathing earthenware pots made by an Onggi master.
• A trustworthy, traditional clean-label sauce 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.