Xiangxi bacon (a thousand-year-old food culture treasure)

Xiangxi bacon is a traditional food in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, with a long history and unique production technology. It is not only one of the main foods for local people, but also an important part of China's food culture. In this article, we will introduce the production method and cultural background of Xiangxi bacon for you.

First, the historical and cultural background of Xiangxi bacon

The history of Xiangxi bacon can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when Tujia and Miao people began to make bacon. In the Song Dynasty, Xiangxi bacon has become one of the main foods for local people. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Xiangxi bacon began to spread abroad and became a national-renowned delicacy.

The processing technology of Xiangxi bacon is very unique, using traditional curing and smoking technology. First, the pork is cut into large pieces of appropriate size, and then marinated with salt, sugar, wine, pepper and other seasonings for a few days to make it tasty. Then hang the cured pork in a well-ventilated place to dry, and then smoke it with firewood to turn it into golden bacon.

Second, the steps of making Xiangxi bacon

1. Prepare materials

The following materials need to be prepared for making Xiangxi bacon:

pork

salt

sugar

wine

Sichuan pepper

firewood

Cut the meat and pickle it.

Cut the pork into chunks of appropriate size, and then marinate it with salt, sugar, wine, pepper and other seasonings for a few days to make it tasty.

dry

It usually takes 3-5 days to hang the cured pork in a well-ventilated place to dry.

smoke

Smoke dry pork with firewood to turn it into golden bacon.

Third, the eating method of Xiangxi bacon

Xiangxi bacon can be eaten as a main course or a side dish, or as a snack. Its taste is delicious, its meat is tough, and it has a unique fragrance, which makes people memorable.

In Xiangxi, people usually cut bacon into thin slices or small pieces and cook it with garlic paste, Chili oil and other seasonings as a delicious appetizer. In addition, Xiangxi bacon can also be used as an ingredient of hot pot, or cut into silk for cooking.

Fourth, the end.

Xiangxi bacon is a treasure of food culture that has been passed down for thousands of years. It not only represents the traditional culture of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, but also is an important part of China food culture. It is hoped that through the introduction of this article, more people will understand the production method and cultural background of Xiangxi bacon and feel the unique charm of Chinese cuisine.