The first type: fennel

The aniseed we often talk about is actually fennel, but we can use fennel when marinating bacon. Use fennel to marinate The bacon produced has a very special aroma. It can also be used to stir-fry and make medicinal meals. It can also remove the fishy smell, odor and odor of the meat. It can also be used to cook fish, delicious dishes, and some large meat dishes.

Second type: star anise

Star anise is our common spice. Its other name is anise. It is a famous seasoning spice and is used in many seasonings or spices, as well as It is used in the preparation of meat dishes. It is basically used in cooking large dishes. It has a unique aroma and contains an aromatic oil. It can usually be used in meat products, stewing, boiling, pickling, marinating, soaking, grilling and other cooking methods.

The third type: cinnamon

Cinnamon and star anise are basically used together. One of our common five spices, it was used as a spice in the ancient West and is a meat Spices are essential for condiments. Their main producing areas are Guangdong and Guangxi. However, we should be careful when buying them and don’t buy sulfur-smoked ones.

Fourth type: bay leaf

Bay leaf, like star anise and cinnamon, is an essential spice for meat. It is also called bay leaf. It has a strong fragrance, no matter what you do. You can add a little bit of meat, and it is a golden partner with star anise and cinnamon.

The fifth type: white wine

It is best to choose high-strength white wine, because white wine can remove fishy smell, increase fragrance, and sterilize and disinfect. When curing bacon, add an appropriate amount The marinated bacon will have a light aroma of wine and taste very delicious. It can also prevent deterioration, mold and smell.

The sixth type: Sichuan pepper

Sichuan people generally use Sichuan pepper more. In fact, Sichuan pepper can also be used to marinate bacon. It has a unique flavor. You must choose green pepper or Red Sichuan peppercorns, different Sichuan peppercorns have different tastes, one is more numb, and the other is more fragrant. It is best to choose the taste according to your own taste. If you don’t eat Sichuan peppercorns, you don’t need to choose it.

When we pickle bacon, we can also add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and ginger to pickle according to our own taste. But water is not allowed, because it is best not to touch the meat with water before marinating. It is also wrong to wash it directly. Washing should be done after the bacon is marinated, that is, before eating, to wash away impurities and excess on the surface. When we marinate bacon, the ratio of salt to meat is about one pound of salt per pound of meat. Use a wok for salt, add appropriate amount of spices to stir-fry until fragrant and then marinate, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, fennel, You can add Sichuan peppercorns, but add the white wine when salting the meat.