Anfu Belt-Skin Beef

Anfu Belt-Skin Beef

　　Made from robust, tender yellow cattle raised in a completely natural, free-range environment, the beef is exceptionally tender. Every guest who tries it gives rave reviews, and it has now become a famous local dish in Anfu, leading to the development of a series of related products.

　　Anfu County in Jiangxi Province has abundant mountain resources, and cattle farming has long been a local tradition. Farmers usually let their cattle roam freely on the mountains—letting them out in the morning and herding them back in the evening. To prevent the cattle from getting lost, they hang bells around their necks, allowing the herders to locate them by the sound of the bells. For this reason, these cattle are also known as “bell cattle.” Having been free-ranged in the mountains year-round, bell cattle are of very high quality.

　　Ox hide is naturally tough and wear-resistant, commonly used for making belts, leather shoes, and other leather goods. However, if used in cooking, it tends to be quite hard. To achieve belt-skin beef with better texture, younger cattle with a shorter growth period are selected.