Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge
The winter solstice has passed, and the heavy snow season is quietly coming. The wind is cold, and the streets and alleys are filled with a unique smell - the aroma of heavy snow cured meat. Whenever I do this, I always think of the Xi of my hometown and that special food.
Heavy snow cured meat, as the name suggests, is a meat that is marinated during the heavy snow season after the winter solstice. This dish is not the result of the innovation of a master chef, but was invented by ancient ancestors to preserve food in the cold winter. It is both a delicacy and a testimony to history.
The process of making cured meat in my hometown is very particular. First of all, you should choose the best pork, and it is best to choose the pork belly with moderate fat and leanness, so that the cured meat will be more delicious. Cut the meat into evenly sized pieces and marinate them for a period of time with salt, peppercorns, star anise and other seasonings, during which time they should be turned frequently to allow the seasoning to penetrate the meat better. Once the seasoning has penetrated sufficiently, hang the meat pieces in a ventilated place to dry to remove excess moisture. Finally, put the dried pieces of meat into a clay pot, seal the mouth of the jar with oil, and store it in a cool and ventilated place. Over time, the cured meat gradually develops a rich aroma that is mouth-watering.
The charm of cured meat lies in its unique texture and rich taste. Whenever I taste this dish, I always think of the snow scene of the winter solstice and the warmth of my hometown. It is not only a delicacy, but also an emotional sustenance. The salty, fragrant and delicious meat seems to tell the history and culture of the hometown. And the rich aroma seems to convey the taste of home and the warmth of family affection.
Nowadays, I have left my hometown for work and life reasons, but whenever I think of the taste and story of cured meat, my heart is always full of nostalgia and emotion. It is not just a dish, but also an emotional bond and a cultural heritage.
In this fast-paced era, we may have forgotten many traditional crafts and cultures. However, cured meat has been passed down and has become a symbol and symbol of the hometown. It tells us that food is not only a taste enjoyment, but also a cultural inheritance and emotional bond.
Cured meat, a seemingly ordinary dish with profound cultural connotations. It has witnessed the historical changes of the hometown and people's living Xi, and has also become the eternal taste and memory in the wanderer's heart. Let's enjoy this delicacy while not forgetting to pass on and carry forward this precious cultural heritage.