Xiaqiaogou Fragrant Pig

Xiaqiaogou Fragrant Pig

　　Xiaqiaogou National Nature Reserve is situated in the southeastern part of Xichou County, covering an area of about 38.7 square kilometers. It is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, with lush forests, ancient and diverse ecosystems, and very few residents, making it one of the more well-preserved nature reserves in China’s subtropical southeast. Pingzhai Township, located within the reserve, covers an area of 109.6 square kilometers and is inhabited by five ethnic groups: Han, Zhuang, Miao, Yao, and Yi, with a total population of 12,563. The villagers live scattered across the pristine forests nestled in the mountains, leading a life reminiscent of a paradise on earth. The unique natural environment and climatic conditions have given rise to rich biodiversity, among which the Xiaqiaogou Fragrant Pig is the most renowned.

The Xiaqiaogou Fragrant Pig originates from the Xiaqiaogou Nature Reserve. This area, blessed with talented people and a spiritual land, has a history of over a hundred years and is a specialty of Pingzhai Township. The fragrant pig features a delicate appearance, being short, small, stout, round, wild in nature, and early to mature. Its coat color is black at both ends and white in the middle. It has thin skin, fine-textured meat, a high proportion of lean meat in the carcass, bright red muscle, tender muscle fibers, white fat, delicious and fragrant taste, and is highly nutritious. Thanks to its unique feeding methods and excellent breeding environment, it boasts distinctive meat quality. It is high in three amino acids—glutamic acid, methionine, and general amino acids—and low in fat and calories, classifying it as a pollution-free, green product. As such, its meat quality meets the growing demands of modern lifestyles, and its consumer market continues to expand.