Dongla Mountain Cured Meat

Dongla Mountain Cured Meat

　　Dongla Mountain cured meat is one of the famous local specialties of Baoxing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. Made from free-range, ecologically raised pork using a unique smoking process, this cured meat boasts fine texture, bright color, and a rich yet non-greasy taste.

　　The famous Dongla Mountain Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in the Baoxing section of the southern parts of the Longmen Mountain Range and the Qionglai Mountain Range. It lies within Longdong Town, Baoxing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. The area combines typical canyon landforms with natural ecological landscapes such as snow-capped mountains and grasslands, making it a representative scenic spot of the natural ecological landscapes in western Sichuan’s canyon regions. It is an exceptionally rare high-quality natural ecological scenic area.

　　Dongla Mountain cured meat is generally traditionally hand-cured by the mountain villagers within the scenic area. Due to the high-altitude climate, it can be cured all year round and remains preserved for years without spoiling.

　　The cured meat is made from pork fed on pure grains, and during production, no smoke is used—only mountain winds cure the meat. The resulting cured meat not only retains the rich nutrition of fresh meat, but also offers lean meat that is flavorful and tender, melting deliciously in the mouth; the fat is crystal-clear and transparent, sweet, fragrant, and crisp, with no greasiness upon eating. When visiting Dongla Mountain, trying the cured meat is a must. And if you’re feeling enthusiastic, you can even buy some to take home and share with family and friends.