Hetu Roast

Hetu Roast

　　Served with Xiacun bean powder, the traditional Baoshan delicacy — Hetu Roast — offers an incredibly rich and satisfying flavor with its crispy skin and tender meat.

　　Also known as “roast pig,” this dish has long been a highlight of festive banquets in Baoshan, but none is more renowned than that roasted in Hetu Township. Its preparation is quite intricate: a well-raised, mature pig is slaughtered, depilated, cleaned, and then the incision is stitched up. The whole pig is coated with a mixture of sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and various spices, then roasted over chestnut charcoal while being turned and continuously basted until fully cooked. The roast boasts a crispy golden-brown skin that is fragrant, crunchy, and succulent, while the meat is tender, delicate, sweet, and aromatic. Its color, aroma, and flavor are beyond comparison to those achieved through ordinary cooking methods.