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Kimchi Jam

Kimchi Jam

Turn your jar of kimchi into a sweet, tangy spread that's delicious in a sandwich, served on a cheese board, or paired with grilled meats.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 265 min
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces (454 g) Napa cabbage kimchi, homemade or store-bought, coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (7 1/2 ounces; 213 g)
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine kimchi, brown sugar, salt, red wine vinegar, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir to evenly coat kimchi with brown sugar, vinegar, and salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot and simmer, stirring the kimchi occasionally, until kimchi is soft and liquid is slightly browned or a darker red, about 45 minutes. (There should be 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid left in the pot. If kimchi appears dry during cooking, add 1/4 cup water to loosen and prevent burning.)

  3. 3

    Uncover, remove from heat, and let kimchi cool to warm room temperature, about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a food processor, blend the kimchi mixture until smooth, about 45 seconds. (There may be some stringiness from the cabbage; this is OK.)

  5. 5

    Transfer the jam to a jar or airtight container, then allow the jam to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve with cheese, bread, or crackers, if desired.

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