Wawu Mountain Preserved Pork

Wawu Mountain Preserved Pork

　　The raw material for Wawu Mountain’s preserved pork comes entirely from local, eco-friendly pigs raised on grain by farmers (no feed additives). The process is meticulous and refined. First, the meat is cut into long strips weighing about 2 pounds each, then coated with refined salt and various seasonings. It is smoked slowly over a long period using cypress branches and sawdust... The preserved pork can be boiled, stewed, steamed, stir-fried, or pan-fried in many ways. Locals in Wawu Mountain prefer to boil the preserved pork until cooked, slice it into large chunks, and serve it with small dishes of seasonings for dipping. Though its dark exterior may not catch the eye at first glance, once sliced thinly after cooking, the lean, glossy reddish-brown slices immediately whet the appetite. Wawu Mountain preserved pork boasts a rich, authentic flavor—the fat is fragrant yet not greasy—making it a beloved local delicacy.