Muxi Traditional Cured Pork

Muxi Traditional Cured Pork

　　The rich yet not greasy, lingeringly fragrant Muxi traditional cured pork delivers an intense, mellow, and moist sensation that wraps around your whole body with just one bite, satisfying every cell’s craving for delicious food. As the saying goes, “No feast is complete without meat.” The long-popular cured pork and tofu pudding rice has been a familiar favorite among many diners. Meanwhile, the taste of Muxi traditional cured pork is truly bold. It is said that in the remote mountainous areas of Muxi, every household makes a variety of savory and delicious dishes using their own grain-fed pigs during festivals and holidays. To preserve the meat, they must employ unique processing techniques, and thus the rustic Muxi traditional cured pork has gradually been passed down and flourished. You can try this local specialty in various restaurants across Muxi—its texture is firm yet tender, and its flavor salty and savory without being greasy.

　　 Tip: The current price of Muxi traditional cured pork is 25 yuan per jin (500g). You can choose from a wide range of restaurants, as it’s available everywhere and makes a great dish to enjoy with alcohol.