Plum blossom meat refers to the high-fat part of pork. Because of its special meat quality, the meat is mixed with some fat, which looks like plum blossom, hence the name. Plum blossom meat is high in fat and contains a certain amount of cholesterol. If you take too much, it may have adverse effects on human health.
Plum blossom meat is taken from pig's back, which is soft and elastic and suitable for barbecue. Plum blossom meat contains more fat, but these fats are mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and provide better taste and flavor for food.
In China, plum blossom meat is a very popular food, which can be used to make dishes with different flavors, such as grilled plum blossom kebabs, plum blossom burritos, plum blossom hot pot and so on. Plum blossom meat is often mixed with other ingredients, such as vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, etc., to increase the taste and nutritional value.
Matters needing attention in purchasing plum blossom meat
1, color: plum blossom meat should be bright red. If it is dark or has black spots, don't buy it.
2, texture: the texture of plum blossom meat should be clear, the meat quality should be delicate, it is not appropriate to have meat tendons, otherwise it will affect the taste.
3, fat: the proportion of fat and thin plum meat should be moderate, the fat texture should be uniform, not too much nor too little.
4. Smell: When smelling plum blossom meat, pay attention to whether the smell is fragrant, whether there is fishy smell or peculiar smell, and choose plum blossom meat with fragrant smell and no peculiar smell.
5. Quality: When purchasing, it depends on whether there is moisture on the surface of plum blossom meat, whether the texture is tight, whether there is mildew, foreign bodies and so on.