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.

Crafted with 100% Domestically Grown Soybeans and Shinan Sea Salt

We use only 100% premium domestic white soybeans cultivated by the villagers of Sangsa-ri in the remote valleys of Jukjang, paired with Shinan sea salt aged for three years to strip away any bitterness. Following time-honored traditional methods, we meticulously boil the soybeans to form meju (soybean bricks) and allow them to naturally ferment, reviving a deep, intensely savory, and comforting traditional flavor profile.

Concentrated Richness Sculpted by "Breathing" Earthenware Pots

Our process begins by boiling premium soybeans in a traditional cast-iron cauldron over real oak firewood, which are then transferred to a loess room and covered with natural rice straw blankets to ferment into meju for over a month. Afterward, the paste is transferred into breathing Onggi (traditional earthenware pots) made by Master Lee Mu-nam, a designated Intangible Cultural Property artisan, to age honestly for over two long years, unlocking a profound, complex umami depth.

Pristine Jukjang Winds, Free of Artificial Additives

Completely free of chemical flavor enhancers (MSG), artificial colorings, and preservatives, this paste introduces nothing but pure nature and time, offering absolute peace of mind for your entire family. Brewed exclusively during the optimal period of early spring (Jeongwol) and meticulously managed by vintage year, it is continually dried by the sweeping Sangsa-ri valley breezes and the crisp maritime winds crossing over from the East Sea, achieving a level of refinement that elevates it beyond a simple traditional paste into a true culinary masterpiece.

Highlights

• An authentic doenjang meticulously crafted with 100% premium domestic white soybeans and raw Shinan sea salt.
• A profound, deep flavor profile gently aged for over 2 years 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.