Lanxiangzhai Smoked Meat

Lanxiangzhai Smoked Meat

　　　Lanxiangzhai Smoked Meat is a famous specialty food from Yibin City, Sichuan Province. The finished product has a soy-sauce black color, glossy and shiny, known for its rich aroma, long-lasting delicious flavor, making it an ideal dish to accompany alcohol as well as a premium gift for family and friends.

　　　As early as the 1920s and 1930s, Lanxiangzhai Smoked Meat became renowned both within and outside the province for its distinctive flavor. When it was exhibited at the Chengdu Flower Fair, it won certificates and medals, and was later sold as far as Chongqing, Ningbo, Shanghai, and throughout Southeast Asia. Those fortunate enough to have tasted it couldn’t help but praise its excellence—there’s even a poem that goes: “The smoked meat’s rich taste pairs well with wine, among lotus-flavored treats, Lanxiang stands out.” The finished Lanxiang Smoked Meat has a soy-sauce black color, glossy and shiny, with a captivating aroma and long-lasting, delicious flavor. It’s an ideal dish to accompany alcohol and a premium gift for family and friends.

　　(Yibin)

　　The Origins of Yibin’s Lanxiangzhai Smoked Meat: Hrf

　　During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, Ye Lanting from Shifang County, Chengdu, came to Yibin. With his exceptional skills in processing cured meat, he established a small workshop. At the time, people described it this way: “Stepping into a room filled with orchid fragrance, the aroma spreads throughout.” And so, this handmade workshop got its name — “Lanxiangzhai.” Historical records of Yibin's industry at the time described its booming sales: every day it hit the market, it sold out instantly, and those who arrived just a little late felt deeply regretful for missing out. Hrf

　　Relying on its exquisite craftsmanship and the spirit of continuous exploration by the people of Lanxiangzhai, the business continued to grow and thrive. In 1936, it was awarded the “Sichuan Industrial Encouragement Association Excellence Award.” From then on, it was distributed to cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Hankou, and Shanghai. At its peak, the workshop employed over a hundred skilled workers. Hrf