Xinqiang Scented Pork Leg

Xinqiang Scented Pork Leg

　　Scented pork leg is a renowned product of the Xinqiang region, known for its delicious taste and commonly served during festivals or when entertaining guests.

Every winter, households slaughter plump pigs. In the past, the pigs were usually tied up at all four legs, and a hole was made in the chest with a knife. The butcher would then reach into the chest cavity to sever the connection between the heart and lungs, killing the pig. The wound was stitched up, and the pig hair was repeatedly burned away using dry hay before the carcass was split open and the fat and lean meat were separated.