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[Hong Ssang Ri] Pickled Maesil Plum Slices (430g)
Crunchy Texture, Sour & Sweet Plum Flavor
[Hong Ssang Ri] Pickled Maesil Plums
We're very excited to offer this delicious, high-quality pickled maesil!
What is Maesil? Maesil is the Korean word for Green Plum (aka Chinese Plum or Japanese Apricot).
At Korean markets, Maesil is typically sold as an extract syrup for use in seasoning Korean marinades and sauces. It adds sweetness, tanginess and a layer of depth.
Hong Ssang Ri is Korea's most famous maesil producer. Her family has been cultivating plum trees since 1931 (~90 years!). In fact, Hong Ssang Ri was officially designated as the first "Master" in the field of maesil by Korea's Ministry of Agriculture. Hong Ssang Ri Farms is located in the Southern Coastal mountains of Korea and contains over 2000 maesil trees!
Today, we offer another one of their best-selling products - Maesil Jeolim (매실절임). This is maesil plums that have been thinly sliced and pickled to be eaten as banchan.
So how's it made? Maesil plums are pickled and thoroughly washed, then carefully cut into 6 or 8 bite-sized slices. The slices are covered with Oligodang Syrup and sugar - then left to soak for 1 day until the plums' natural juices seep out.
Afterwards, the slices are transferred into large, traditional Onggi earthen pots. The leftover juices are poured into the pot as well. Together, they are left to slowly age and ferment in the pots for 6 months to 1 year!
After 6 months, the result is a wonderfully tangy and tart plum slices. The slices work beautifully as a side-dish to Korean bbq or other pan-fried foods.
The best part about this maesil jeolim is the amount of crunch that's left in the fruit - even after 6 months of pickling! This crunchy texture makes it tastes that much better.
Keep a jar in your refrigerator and whip it out as a banchan when serving meat or a heavy main dish!
Editor’s Note: Enjoy the pickled plum pieces as-is, or toss them with gochujang, gochugaru, sesame oil, and sesame seeds for a spicy variation.
Please store in refrigerator after receiving.
Product Highlights
- Hong Ssang Ri is renowned for producing some of Korea’s finest maesil products.
- Made with just three ingredients: maesil, oligodang syrup, and sugar
- Available in 430 grams
- Enjoy as a pickled banchan—a refreshing alternative to kimchi
[Hong Ssang Ri] Pickled Maesil Plum Slices (430g)
A leading pioneer of Korea's traditional maesil industry, Hong Ssang-Ri
Over three generations, using pure spring water and careful attention, Hong Ssang-ri has become a name synonymous with maesil (green plum) in Korea.
As Food Master No. 14, Hong Ssang-ri personally oversees the entire process, staking her name and reputation on every product. From ripe maesil harvested at the right time to the syrup made from it, Hong Ssang-ri's products range widely, and each one delivers reliably excellent quality.
Today, as a third-generation maesil expert, her daughter-in-law Kim Min-soo carries forward the family's dedication to maesil products, working to share the tradition's excellence more widely across the country.
"Maesil-Jeolim" — Pickled Korean Plum Slices
Wonderfully tangy & crunchy plum slices
Serve it as banchan—it pairs especially well with grilled meats and fried dishes like jeon or fried chicken.
Full Ingredients List: Korea-Grown Maesil Plums (70%), Oligodang Syrup (28%), Sugar (2%)
- No Pesticides, No Additives
- HACCP Certified, ISO Certified
How are these Pickled Maesil Plum Slices made?
It’s made by removing the pits from firm, unripe green plums (maesil), then curing the plum pieces in sugar and oligosaccharide syrup
Over time, the sugar draws out moisture, gently softening the plums while preserving their pleasantly crisp, chewy texture and refreshingly tart flavor
Once pickled, the plum pieces are packed into glass jars and delivered ready to enjoy at home.
About the Brand - Hong Ssang Ri
Hong Ssang-ri - designated as Food Master No. 14 by Korean Govt.
Hong Ssang-ri was born in Gwangyang and, in 1965, married into a mountainside farming family planted with chestnut and plum trees.
Through her own hands and years of dedication, she single-handedly built what is now Cheongmaesil Farm, becoming a pioneering figure in Korean agriculture.
She has received distinction from the Korean government as a "maesil grandmaster"
Her maesil syrup is produced using traditional fermentation techniques - absolutely no artifiicial additives or preservatives!
Maesil has a history of medicinal use
Maesil contains large amounts of citric acid, which helps rid the body of lactic acid and recover faster
Maesil also helps with the secretion of saliva and digestive enzymes, which boosts your gut health
3 Generations of Traditional Onggi Fermentation
Hong Ssang Ri carries on her family's legacy by caretaking 2000+ maesil trees in Gyeongnam Province.
Taste the tart, savory, deep flavor of Hong Sang Ri Maesil!
We pride ourselves on tradition, hardwork and honesty
Made by Hong Ssang-ri, officially designated as Korean Food Grand Master No. 14
"We take pride in tradition, hard work, and honesty."
Detailed Information
Full Ingredients List: Korea-Grown Maesil Plums (70%), Oligodang Syrup (28%), Sugar (2%)
Maesil is grown in Jeonnam Province, Korea
Please store in the refrigerator after opening
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