Zigong Huobian beef is produced in Da'an District, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, which is a hilly area in the south of Sichuan, with rolling hills, high in the north and low in the south, which is a hilly landform type. The climatic conditions are superior, it belongs to the subtropical humid climate, with four distinct seasons, long frost-free period and sufficient rainfall. The rivers in the territory belong to the first and second tributaries of the Tuojiang River system. The Puxi River Basin is its first-class tributary, and the Weiyuan River and Long Beach River Basin are its second-level tributaries, which are suitable for breeding cattle.
Environment of Zigong Da'an District
Huobianzi beef is a traditional dish in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, known for its excellent quality and taste, thin as paper, crisp and long, its selection of materials, exquisite craftsmanship, unique flavor, in 2011, was selected into the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Sichuan Province.
Fireside beef originated in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. Zigong is a prosperous city, in the past, the main driving force of salt production was cattle, according to records that there were nearly 100,000 cattle in the heyday of the salt industry, cattle more beef and cheaper, therefore, Zigong beef as raw material food is a variety of tricks, become a popular delicacy.
The fireside beef is crisp and not spongy, dry and fragrant, mellow and delicious, with a long aftertaste and easy to carry, becoming a unique product of Zigong. If you go to Zigong, be sure to try it.