Braised Pork Hock in Soy Sauce

Braised Pork Hock in Soy Sauce

　　Braised Pork Hock in Soy Sauce

　　The entire pork hock retains its complete and intact shape, with a bright reddish color. When sliced, the meat is tender and fine-textured. When served hot, it is crispy yet not mushy. Though it looks oily, it is actually more lean than fat, and it is not greasy when eaten. It gives off a rich fermented aroma and tastes savory with a hint of sweetness...

　　In the folk tradition of Xincheng, it is customary for every household to prepare braised pork hocks in soy sauce during the winter. This practice has a long history, and the resulting dish is a celebrated countryside specialty of the Jiangnan region. The “Luodong” brand braised pork hocks in soy sauce, developed and produced by the Luodong Sheep Industry Professional Cooperative in Xincheng, are made with premium ingredients and crafted with meticulous care. The raw material is strictly selected from the pork hocks of quality meat pigs bred from the locally famous Jiaxing Black Pig breed. Under the suitable winter temperatures, the hocks are carefully processed through multiple steps including salting, soy-saucing, and sun-drying. The “Luodong” brand braised pork hocks in soy sauce are cooked using traditional culinary techniques and feature a bright red color, rich and mellow flavor, tender texture while maintaining shape, and a fragrant, glutinous taste that is not greasy. They are highly popular among consumers, making them an excellent dish for home and hotel dining as well as a perfect gift for relatives and friends.