Xixiang County is located in the eastern part of the Hanzhong Basin, north of the Qinling Mountains and south of the Pingba Mountains. The Han River and its tributary, the Muma River, traverse it, with undulating hills and valleys, mild climate, abundant rainfall, and tender water and grass. The herd is fed by fresh grass and concentrate, and the cattle are in unique condition. Xizhen beef selected from Xixiang beef jerky is known as one of the eight best breeding cattle in the country. Beef jerky made from the tendon meat of the beef is marinated, roasted, smoked, dried and other procedures to color red, crisp, fragrant, delicious, resistant to storage, wide sales, long flavor and well-known inside and outside the province, is a rare festival dish.
Saigo beef jerky has a long history. As early as 140 years ago, the imams of the Xixiang Muslim Monastery made their own food, and then repeatedly improved the processing technology and continuously improved the technology, making beef jerky a local famous product.
In ancient times, beef jerky was very simple to make. However, the production and pickling process of Saigo beef jerky is very exquisite. After the tendons are rinsed and cut into pieces, salted and marinated for two or three days, then put into the oven, smoked over low charcoal for 12 hours, and then dried to become semi-finished beef jerky. Before selling, wash the smoke with warm water, etc., with cinnamon, peppercorns, ginger, green onions, grass fruits, star anise and other spices under the pot and cook, after 2 hours can be eaten out of the pot.
The color of the cooked beef jerky is ruddy and tender, reddish brown or coffee color, the lean meat is peach red, the cut surface is shiny, the aroma is fragrant, the lean is not chai, the crisp is not cotton, the saltiness is moderate, the aftertaste is long, the flavor is unique, the nutrition is rich, and the storage is not bad for a long time. Its protein content is as high as 65% to 87%. It can replenish the spleen and qi, benefit the five internal organs, nourish the sperm and blood, strengthen the muscles and bones, and have a certain therapeutic effect.
In addition, the surface of the cooked beef jerky is coated with sesame oil, which can be stored for 20 or 30 days in winter, and it is very convenient to store, carry and eat, and it is a must-have dish to accompany meals and wine.
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