Rose Sausage

Rose Sausage

　　Rose Sausage is a specialty of Tianjin. It is made from premium pork hind leg meat, with excess fat and tendons removed, then coarsely minced. A proper amount of fine salt is added, and the mixture is placed in an aluminum tray to undergo a 24-hour acid drainage and curing process, along with rose-flavored liquor and a suitable quantity of high-grade plant-based spices. The mixture is minced again into a fine paste, mixed evenly with an appropriate amount of pork loin cubes, and stuffed into pork or sheep casings. It is then smoked twice and boiled once to complete the process. The finished product has a rose-red color, evenly distributed surface wrinkles, a plump texture, high protein content, low fat, a delicious flavor that stimulates the appetite, and is especially suitable for cold dishes and quick meals.