Steamed Whole Pig from Jun'an

Steamed Whole Pig from Jun'an

　　“Steamed Whole Pig from Jun'an” is hailed as the “aristocrat” among the renowned dishes of Shunde. Its most distinctive feature is steaming an entire pig at once, with the preparation process emphasizing the butcher’s knife skills, specialized cooking techniques, and precise steaming temperature. To make this dish, a large set of cooking equipment is essential—specifically, a massive farmhouse hearth, an extra-large iron pot, and a rectangular wooden basin. The process begins with deboning and cleaning the whole pig. Then, the inside and outside of the pig are coated with seasonings such as refined salt, white sugar, black pepper powder, and five-spice powder, with no artificial coloring added to the exterior. After marinating for about two hours, the pig is steamed over high heat for one hour, and it's ready to serve. The resulting dish features tender, smooth meat with crispy skin, rich yet not greasy.

　　Source: Jun'an Town Government Website