How to make cured pork
Cured pork is one of the traditional Chinese delicacies. Especially in winter, many families make their own bacon to prepare for the New Year. The method of making bacon varies from region to region, but the basic steps are similar. This article will introduce in detail the method of making cured pork, and attach the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days for readers' reference.
1. How to make cured pork
The production of cured pork is mainly divided into three steps: material selection, pickling and air-drying. Here are the detailed steps:
1. Selection of materials
Choose fresh pork belly or hind leg meat. The fat and lean meat is more suitable for making bacon. The size of the meat pieces is suitable for hanging and air-drying, and is generally cut into long strips 3-5 cm wide.
2. Pickle
Evenly apply salt, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, five-spice powder and other seasonings to the meat pieces. The marinating time is usually 3-5 days. During this period, it needs to be turned several times to ensure even flavor.
3. Air dry
Hang the marinated meat in a ventilated and cool place away from direct sunlight. Drying time depends on weather conditions, usually 7-15 days. The surface of the air-dried bacon is dry and the meat is firm.
2. Hot topics and hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days
The following are the hot topics and hot content discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days for your reference:
| hot topics | heat index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Return Home Policy | 95 | Policies for returning home during the Spring Festival in various places have been adjusted, and nucleic acid testing requirements have become the focus. |
| Countdown to Winter Olympics | 90 | The Beijing Winter Olympics is about to open, and athletes from all over the world are arriving one after another. |
| metaverse concept | 85 | Metaverse-related technologies and applications have triggered widespread discussions. |
| winter health | 80 | How to nourish and keep warm in winter has become a hot topic. |
| Preparation of cured meat | 75 | The preparation methods of bacon and sausages in winter have attracted much attention. |
3. Suggestions on eating cured pork
Cured pork can be eaten in various ways such as steaming, stir-frying, and boiling. Here are a few common ways to eat it:
1. Steamed bacon
Slice the bacon and steam it in a steamer for 10-15 minutes. The steamed bacon is fragrant, fat but not greasy.
2. Stir-fried bacon and garlic sprouts
Slice the bacon and stir-fry it with the garlic sprouts. The fragrance of the garlic sprouts complements the salty aroma of the bacon.
3. Bacon braised rice
Cut the bacon into cubes and simmer it with rice. The rice absorbs the fat and aroma of the bacon, giving it a rich taste.
4. Precautions
1. Pay attention to hygiene when making bacon to avoid contamination.
2. Mosquito bites need to be prevented during the drying process. It is recommended to cover with gauze.
3. Bacon contains high salt content, so patients with high blood pressure should eat it in moderation.
I hope this article can help you successfully make delicious bacon, and at the same time, you can learn about recent hot topics. Happy winter nourishing everyone!
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