Shangnan Roast Pork

Shangnan Roast Pork

　　Shangnan Roast Pork

　　Shangnan Roast Pork, originating from Yunliao Market in Shangnan, Yayao, is also called Yunliao Roast Pork. It was first made in 1965. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and excellent color, aroma, and taste, it has attracted a large number of customers. During holidays, especially Qingming, Dragon Boat Festival, and Chongyang Festival, the roast pork shops are often sold out as soon as they open. Many diners from Guangzhou, Foshan, and other areas place phone orders, and some compatriots from Hong Kong and Macau even bring it back as gifts for relatives and friends when returning home. The great reputation of Shangnan Roast Pork lies in its unique roasting method. For seasoning, five-spice powder, sugar, salt, and other seasonings are evenly rubbed onto the whole pig, which is then marinated for about half an hour. At this point, small holes are poked into the pig to allow the seasonings to distribute evenly across both shallow and deep layers beneath the skin. Next, the whole pig is hung in a wood-fired oven kept at 70°C and roasted for 90 minutes before being taken out—thus, the delicious Shangnan Roast Pork is ready.