Fengyang Beef Jerky

Fengyang Beef Jerky

　　Fengyang Beef Jerky is a highly distinctive specialty of Lianzhou. First, the selection of ingredients is meticulous. Only healthy cattle are used, and the meat must come from the spine and pork knuckle. The fuel must be thoroughly dried mixed wood, smoked slowly over a low flame to produce jerky that is yellow but not burnt, richly aromatic. The meat is then sliced thin, mixed with chili and fermented black beans, and steamed in a dish. When eaten, it should be chewed slowly to fully appreciate its endless aftertaste, lingering fragrance, and deliciousness.

　　The unique flavor of Fengyang Beef Jerky depends on the distinctive climate of Fengyang, so it is only produced there, with limited output. It is priced at 8–9 yuan per jin and can be purchased at markets in Fengyang.

　　At the beef stalls in Fengyang town market, vendors set up smoking grills, taking fresh meat and smoking it on the spot, essentially offering freshly grilled jerky for sale. The popularity of Fengyang Beef Jerky lies first in the careful selection of ingredients and second in the use of mixed wood as fuel. The beef jerky is then mixed with chili and fermented black beans and either steamed or stir-fried. When eaten, it should be savored slowly, leaving an endless aftertaste and a lingering fragrance.

　　Since Fengyang Beef Jerky is unique to Fengyang Town, many tourists from the Pearl River Delta specifically travel there to buy it. On market days and holidays, sales can reach up to 6–7 head of cattle.