The Development History of Xiping Rabbit Meat

Xiping rabbit meat is a traditional food in Xiping County, Henan Province, China, and its history can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty.

During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a farmer named Liu caught rabbits in the field and made a delicious rabbit dish. This dish is delicious, deeply loved by local people and gradually spread. In 1950s, Xiping County began to breed rabbits on a large scale, and processed rabbit meat into various delicacies, among which rabbit ham and bacon were the most famous. These rabbit meat products, with their unique taste and nutritional value, have become a special food in Xiping County, and have been gradually recognized and popularized throughout the country. In recent years, with the emphasis on healthy diet and the pursuit of traditional food, Xiping rabbit meat has gradually become a fashionable food, which is not only popular in China, but also attracts more and more international tourists to taste it. Xiping county government has also increased its support for rabbit meat industry, which has promoted the development of rabbit meat industry and the prosperity of local economy.