According to research, Jinhua folk pickled ham began in the Tang Dynasty. During the Kaiyuan period of Tang Dynasty (7 13-742), Chen Zangqi wrote Notes on Materia Medica, in which he wrote: "Ham is the best product for producing Jinhua". It has a history of 1200 years.

According to legend, Zong Ze, a famous anti-gold star in Yiwu in Song Dynasty, once presented his hometown "pickled leg" to the court. Zhao Gou, the King of Kang, saw that his meat was as red as fire, and he was full of praise. He gave it the name "ham", so it was also called "tribute leg". Because ham is concentrated in Jinhua area, it is commonly known as "Jinhua ham". In memory of Zong Ze, the younger generation thinks that he is the originator of the ham industry.

Brief introduction of Jinhua ham

Jinhua ham is famous for its beautiful appearance, bright meat, unique flavor, color, fragrance, taste and shape. Xie Yong, a bachelor of Zhejiang Cabinet in Qing Dynasty, was introduced to Beijing and was listed as a tribute. Xie Yong mentioned in "Omnivorous Food": "Jinhua people cultivate a variety of fields and make wine. When every meal is ready, you should first feed the pigs with juice and waste food. The pig food is delicious. Ham manufacturers need more pigs to get a good price. Therefore, there are more pigs. "

Jinhua ham is the essence of China cured meat products. Jinhua's "double-headed black" pig has fat hind legs and tender meat. After curing, shaping, turning legs, washing, drying and other processes, it takes several months to make it. The fragrance is rich. Easy to store and carry, selling well at home and abroad.