The Undisputed Champion of Pork Cuisine in China: This Province Reigns Supreme

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Everything is meticulously arranged.

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What's the point of having hot pot without pork?

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This is the most simplified guide ever.

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Thick slices of white meat paired with heaps of garlic paste—so fragrant!

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Paper-thin slices of meat, yet still juicy and satisfying to eat.

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Twice-cooked pork—no one would disagree that it’s the homeliest "King of Sichuan Cuisine," right?

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For twice-cooked pork, the best slices are those with the skin still on!

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Savory steamed pork belly: rich and fragrant, balanced by the freshness of pickled mustard greens.

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Sweet steamed pork belly: the calorie bomb of New Year’s feasts.

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Meizhou Dongpo pork knuckle: tender, flavorful, and beautifully textured.

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If you don’t come to Sichuan, you’ll never truly understand "pig’s head" cuisine.

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Who can resist a plate of cold-tossed pig’s ears?

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Grilled pig’s nose tendon—finding this special cut of meat is no easy task.

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Pig brain: a strong contender for "Provincial Delicacy"!

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Pig’s blood and offal are also perfectly arranged.

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Even a bowl of bean soup rice needs some fatty intestines.

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Pork intestines, the source of happiness in breakfast.

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Pork intestines always pair best with the broth in the pot.

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Is there anything in this world more rice-complementing than pork intestines and blood tofu stew?

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Stir-fried kidney flowers are also a signature dish of Sichuan cuisine.

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In the steaming pot, meat and broth churn together.

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