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Jiangsu · THE FOOD GUIDE

Spice-cured pork rolled in casing and tied

Gaogou bound pork shank

高沟捆蹄

Gāogōu kǔntí

A Lianshui Gaogou specialty of lean pork from the hind hock, cured with salt, rock sugar and aromatic spices, wrapped tightly in dried hog casing, bound with grass rope, then simmered or steamed in its marinade until deep reddish-brown. Sliced cold, it tastes savory-sweet, fragrant and firm without greasiness.

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Savory-sweet soy depth with clove, cassia and Sichuan pepper aroma; rich but not heavy when well trimmed.

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Dense, sliceable cold meat with a tight casing-bound cylinder; chewy and juicy.

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Jiangsu: Associated with Gaogou town, Lianshui, Huai'an, Jiangsu; municipal ICH craft listing reported.

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