As a very popular program, the documentary "China on the Tip of the Tongue" covers almost all the special foods in China, which not only makes the audience feast their eyes and relieve their pressure, but also gives them a deeper understanding of China's food culture.

Nowadays, many young people are keen to punch in all kinds of "online celebrity food", and China on the tip of his tongue has successfully brought many foods, including steamed pigs in Shunde, Guangdong.

After the broadcast of Jun 'an Steamed Pig, the major shops in Guangdong were almost crowded, and tourists from all over the country came here in succession, all wanting to taste this "delicious food on the tip of the tongue". It is no exaggeration to say that many shops sell thousands of pounds a day.

Authentic Jun 'an steamed pig is delicious. Because of the steel needle when cooking, lard flows out of the round hole, which is rich in flavor, fat but not greasy. However, in just a few years, Jun 'an Steamed Pig Store has become neglected and even on the verge of bankruptcy. What's going on here?

The main ingredient of Jun 'an steamed pig is a whole pig weighing about 50 kg. The chef removes the bones of the pig, leaving only pork and pigskin, and then wraps the whole body of the pig with salt, black pepper, sugar and spiced powder and marinates it for 5-6 hours. After steaming in the pot for a period of time, the pig will be punctured with a steel needle.

For many people, Jun 'an steamed pig is not only cruel in the production process, but also ugly in appearance, especially for some girls, who even dare not look at it.

Secondly, eating a lot of pork is not in line with the way of modern people's health. Pork tastes greasy, high in calories and fat. It is ok to try it occasionally, but it is not a good choice as three meals a day. The whole pig is in front of you. For the sake of health, I believe most people will only choose to eat less.

A complete steamed pig has dozens of pounds, not to mention a family of three, and more than a dozen people may not finish it. In Jun 'an, this dish can only be eaten at weddings and funerals.

Occasionally having dinner with relatives and friends, people prefer to choose hot pot, barbecue, stir-fry and other dishes with rich ingredients. Steamed pigs are single and slightly greasy, which can't satisfy everyone's appetite.

In addition, China on the Tip of the Tongue is mostly post-production, and the light, angle, technology and music * * * create a delicate and delicious appearance.

After watching the program, many foreigners came to taste it with curiosity and found that the taste was unremarkable, not even as good as the braised pork cooked at home. Expectations were too high, and disappointment gradually spread, and the reputation of Jun 'an Steamed Pig plummeted.

With the rising price of pork, the price of steamed meat in Jun 'an is also rising. In order to save money, people visit stores less and less. Moreover, after Jun 'an steamed pig became popular on the show, waves of customers came to taste it, and soon the domestic pig supply could not keep up.

These domestic pigs are tender and delicious, but most of the pigs bought from outside are fed with feed, and the taste and taste are far less than those of domestic pigs, which has been vomited by many customers. Demand exceeds supply, resulting in great pressure on stores, so there are not a few stores closed.

Cantonese people are famous for their love of food. Among them, Cantonese cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, and there are countless snacks everywhere. Both Cantonese and tourists will face many choices here.

To take a step back, the status and popularity of Jun 'an steamed pig is far less than that of sweet and sour fish in West Lake and mutton in soup in Xi 'an, and it is not a representative dish of Cantonese cuisine. Therefore, it is not surprising that Jun 'an steamed pig, which is restricted by various conditions, has been left out in the cold in just a few years.

Nowadays, many people pay more attention to the reputation of restaurants than the taste of food, which leads to chaos in the catering industry. Merchants do not pay attention to improving quality, but use attractive advertisements and exaggerated propaganda to attract attention.

Actually, it's not necessary The reason why food is really popular lies in its own flavor rather than fame. To really go far, it is the truth to do every dish well.