Charcoal-grilled fragrant pork

Charcoal-grilled fragrant pork

　　Charcoal-grilled fragrant pork

　　It is made from small-sized fragrant pigs, or suckling pigs, weighing around 15–20 pounds and sourced from Shangsi. The pork is roasted in a traditional charcoal oven. Before roasting, it is marinated with various seasonings and spices for about an hour to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat. Once the seasoning has soaked in, the pork is placed in the oven to roast. During the roasting process, a stable heat is maintained, and when the skin begins to change color, a layer of camellia oil is brushed on to crisp up the skin of the fragrant pig until it turns a date-red color. It is then removed from the oven. The roasted Shangsi fragrant pork boasts a vibrant, appetizing color and an inviting aroma.