Preserved vegetables

Last updated 2026-11-13 — There are preserved pork, preserved beef, preserved sausages, preserved liver, and more—these are essential festive dishes for the Tujia people during the New Year. The preparation involves soaking the meat in saltwater for about a week until it is well pickled. Once cured, it is smoked over a heated kang bed until it turns yellowish-brown. When eating, the skin is scorched over fire and the meat is boiled, then stir-fried with garlic, offering a uniquely delicious flavor. Well-preserved preserved dishes can be stored for several years without losing their taste.