Wu Zhong Huang Family Roast Meat

Wu Zhong Huang Family Roast Meat

　　Huang Family Roast Meat is a traditional and renowned delicacy from Shandong, originating in the ancient city of Zhangqiu—Xiu Hui Town. It has been a family recipe of the Huangs since the late Ming Dynasty, boasting a history of over 300 years. The dish is made by roasting a whole pig using a unique preparation technique, resulting in crispy skin and tender, fragrant meat that is delicious to the taste. As early as the Qing Dynasty, it had already gained considerable fame and was even introduced to the imperial court by the prominent merchant Meng Luochuan, where it received praise from Empress Dowager Cixi. The product was sold as far as Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Shanghai, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. In 1956, Huang Family Roast Meat participated in the National Food Exhibition and was ranked first among all roast meats in China. In 1987, it was recognized as a “Jinan Flavor Snack.” In December 1988, it won the silver award at China’s First Food Expo. Entering the 1990s, Huang Family Roast Meat continued to win numerous awards and gained widespread fame. After the reform and opening-up, Huang Wuzhong, a descendant of the Huang family, established the Authentic Huang Family Roast Meat Restaurant and registered the brand “Wu Zhong Huang Family Roast Meat.” In 2008, “Wu Zhong” brand Huang Family Roast Meat was honored with titles such as “Famous Jinan Specialty Snack,” “Shandong Historical & Cultural Specialty,” and “Shandong Famous Snack.” It was also featured in a special report on CCTV-7’s “Daily Agriculture” program. Additionally, it was awarded the title of “Second Zhangqiu Famous Agricultural Product.”