Wu Family Smoked Meat (a specialty of Linfen, Shanxi)

Introduction to Wu Family Smoked Meat

Wu Family Smoked Meat is a delicious dish in the ancient capital of Pingyang (now Linfen City). Characteristics: Bright skin, golden color, fat but not greasy, thin but not greasy, rich grass fragrance, mosquito and fly resistant, long-lasting, appetizing and spleen strengthening. Founded by Wu Laoguang during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, it has been exclusively operated by the Wu family for three generations and has enjoyed great reputation for over a hundred years. Wu Family Smoked Meat is a renowned meat product that has been passed down through generations of brothers Wu Baoyuan and Wu Baoheng in Linfen City. It began in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of over 100 years

What are the product features of Wu Family Smoked MeatWu family smoked meat has the characteristics of unique flavor, golden color, rich salty aroma, fat but not greasy, thin but not greasy, fragrant aftertaste, and comfortable eating. Suitable for all seasons, especially in the hot summer, flies are not sticky and can be stored for three days without spoiling, making it a rare delicacy for high-end banquets

The production method of Wu family smoked meat

1 Remove all pig hair from the pork, use an open flame to burn the skin, remove the fuzz, scrape and wash it clean, and cut it into large cubes with a knife

2. 2500 milliliters of old soup with salt, 2500 milliliters of water, and spices (cloves, ginger, white atractylodes, etc.) are added and poured into a container with pre packaged meat pieces. It is usually marinated for 7 days

3. The soaking time can be shortened or extended depending on the meat quality and season

4. Boil the marinated meat chunks with water until they are 70% tender, then remove and drain the excess water

5. Smoke with white sugar and sawdust until golden brown, slice and serve

Awards and honors of Wu Family Smoked Meat

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" was awarded the "China Time honored Brand" enterprise by the Ministry of Domestic Trade

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" won the "Gold Award" at the first China International Food Expo in 1995

"Baoxingshan" brand smoked pig trotters won the "Gold Award" at the first China International Food Expo in December 1995

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" won the "International Famous Brand Food" award at the second China International Food Expo in 1996

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" won the "Most Popular Product" award at the Shanghai National Famous and Unique New Commodity Exhibition and Negotiation Fair in 1996<41

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" won the "Most Popular Product" award at the 3rd China Agricultural Expo in 1997

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" won the "Food Trustworthy" unit award from the Shanxi Provincial Health Department in October 1997

"Wu Family Smoked Meat" was recognized by the Yaodu District Committee in 2002.

"Wujia Smoked Meat" was rated as a "technological progress" unit by the district government.

"Wujia Smoked Meat" was rated as a "characteristic brand" by the municipal party committee and government in July 2003.

"Wujia Smoked Meat" was recognized as a "high-quality agricultural product" base by Linfen City's agriculturalization in December 2004.

"Wujia Smoked Meat" was rated as a "safe food" by Yaodu District Food Industry Association and Food Industry Office in December 2004.

"Wujia Smoked Meat" was promoted as a "product" by Yaodu District Food Industry Association and Food Industry Office in December 2006.