Smoked beef from "Maiqiu"

Smoked beef from "Maiqiu"

　　The smoked beef from "Maiqiu" is still widely praised to this day. It comes in thick slices; when cut or torn open, the inside is deep red, while the outside is glossy black. It has a crispy, fragrant, and slightly sweet taste that’s easy on the teeth—people of all ages who try it rave about it. Elderly diners who have tasted it recall that today’s smoked beef has a nice name and attractive packaging, but once you open it and take a bite, it’s either too spicy or too salty, and as tough and chewy as beef tendon—good-looking but not enjoyable to eat.