Smoked Pork from Yao Mountain

Smoked Pork from Yao Mountain

　　The BIBei Yao Village is located in the remote mountains 54 kilometers northeast of Ruyuan County. The Yao people live deep in the forests, far from markets, making it very inconvenient to obtain fresh meat. As a result, they raise their own pigs, slaughter them, and hang the meat near the kitchen stove's chimney to smoke and dry. This allows them to enjoy the meat year-round with an exceptionally long shelf life—some even lasting up to five years. When taken out to eat, the flavor is truly extraordinary. Visitors to the area consider this dish a must-try, and as more people have come to enjoy it, its reputation has grown significantly.