Smoked pork – Tet speciality in Central Highlands

January 12, 2019 | 15:00
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For ethic minorities in the Central Highlands, wine and smoked meats are must-have items during Tet festival.
smoked pork tet speciality in central highlands
At the time of Tet festival, the Jrai ethnic community in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai gathers to slaughter pigs to make smoked pork dishes. Tet is a time when people gather to drink ruou can ( wine drunk out of a jar through pipes) and enjoy traditional dishes
smoked pork tet speciality in central highlands
The pigs selected for meat are the best, stocked in the forest, fragrant and firm. The finest parts of the buttocks, tenderloin and thighs are used to make smoked pork dishes
smoked pork tet speciality in central highlands
Normally, people cut pork into small squares and then marinate it with spices
smoked pork tet speciality in central highlands
The meat is marinated before being hung above the fire
smoked pork tet speciality in central highlands
The marinating step

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