Unique Barbecue in Jingdong County

Unique Barbecue in Jingdong County

　　According to historical records, Jingdong has over 500 years of barbecue history, which has evolved into a local specialty dish. There are grilled beef, mutton, pork, chicken, fish, seaweed, leeks, eggplants, and more, among which the most famous are roasted pig and roasted black-bone chicken.

The method for roasted pig is as follows: A fine-boned pig weighing around 40 kilograms (also known as walnut pig) is selected, slaughtered and cleaned, then rubbed all over with seasonings such as salt, wine, Sichuan peppercorn, and garlic. The pig is skewered with a special iron fork and roasted over chestnut charcoal. When the skin turns slightly yellow, it is continually flipped and brushed with marinade and sesame oil, then roasted further. After about four hours, when the whole pig turns golden and the skin is crispy and the meat tender, the roasted pig is ready. It is then sliced into chunks and served with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, cilantro, and scallions. The flavor is fragrant, the skin is crispy, offering a unique taste.

The method for roasted black-bone chicken is as follows: An ecological black-bone chicken weighing around 1.4 kilograms is selected, slaughtered and cleaned, then cut open by section and placed on a grill tray made of fine steel bars. It is continually flipped during grilling while being scored with a knife. At the same time, sesame oil, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, soy sauce, pepper, and tsao-ko powder are continuously applied to the meat to allow the flavors to penetrate. Once the chicken turns golden and achieves a fragrant, crisp texture, it is ready to eat. It tastes tender and delicious, leaving a memorable aftertaste.