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Moderate braised pork:

At the intersection of western Fujian and southern Fujian, there is a small town with a long history-Zhongshi Town, Longyan, which still retains many traditional snacks. The braised pork in this town is one of the most distinctive foods among many snacks, and it is famous for its unique flavor and delicious taste.

Braised pork is an indispensable delicacy for ancient town people at Spring Festival or wedding banquets. If there is no braised pork at any banquet, the guests will not enjoy themselves. Therefore, braised pork has become the highlight of the banquet, which is a "noodle dish". The charm of braised pork lies in that it not only absorbs the delicacies from the seaside in southern Fujian, but also gathers the delicacies from the mountainous areas in western Fujian, and combines traditional practices with modern cooking to make braised pork taste unique.

The method of making braised pork is not very particular: choose a large piece of pork belly, add seasoning such as shrimp, winter bamboo shoots, mushrooms, garlic, brown sugar, salt, sorghum wine, etc., then pour in the spring water taken from the high mountain in the town and simmer it slowly in the pot. When the water in the pot is almost dry, a faint fragrance comes to the face and permeates the whole house. Golden braised pork, oily but not greasy, delicious.

Thirty years ago, braised pork was a symbol of luxury. I only cook at home during the Chinese New Year, and I seldom eat it myself. It is used to entertain guests. From the first day of the first month to the fifteenth day of the first month, you can only eat it yourself. Now, you can always cook or buy ready-made braised pork. It is no longer a rare delicacy. There are more and more people who like to eat braised pork, and the reputation of braised pork is growing. Many people in neighboring urban and rural areas have also begun to learn to cook braised pork in ancient towns. However, only the braised pork in the gentle ancient town has that unforgettable charm.