Beef jerky history and culture

The history of beef jerky is extensive and profound, and the history of beef jerky has also become an important landscape in Inner Mongolian culture. Inner Mongolian people regard beef jerky as the most precious and sacred food.

Naturally, the history of beef jerky also has an important position in the hearts of Inner Mongolian people and is sacrosanct.

The hospitable grassland people of Inner Mongolia have used beef jerky as a specialty of Inner Mongolia since ancient times. Whenever foreigners come here, beef jerky is the first treat.

Because only in this way can we express the warm and hospitable mood of the grassland people.

Why? Then we have to talk about the history of beef jerky and its nutritional value.

Inner Mongolia air-dried beef jerky is produced in pure natural grassland pastures.

In the Inner Mongolia prairie, there are endless green grass, rich water and grass, and fat cattle and sheep. In this fertile and vast endless prairie, the Mongolian people have the habit of drying beef jerky for generations.

The history of beef jerky can be traced back to the period of Genghis Khan. At that time, people in Inner Mongolia had the habit of drying beef jerky.

Beef jerky replenished the strength and energy of the Mongolian cavalry, made a huge contribution to the army's food supply, and also reduced the army's marching baggage. It can be said to be one of the important factors in the Mongol Empire's victory.

Later, the grassland herdsmen dried beef jerky and formed a custom. They mostly used the dried beef jerky to entertain distinguished guests. Only when the distinguished guests came, the Mongolian herdsmen took out the beef jerky and gave it to them. Its tasting.

Therefore, when you receive beef jerky on the grassland, it means that you receive warm hospitality on the grassland.

This is one of the reasons why Mongolian herders give beef jerky as a generous gift.

In China, beef itself is the second most popular meat product for the Chinese people.

It is only second to pork, but according to its nutritional value analysis, the protein content in beef is higher than that in pork, the fat content is lower, and it tastes delicious and is deeply loved by the people. Beef jerky It enjoys the reputation of "the pride of meat".

Beef jerky is the essence of beef, because beef jerky contains a variety of minerals and amino acids needed by the human body, which is extremely effective in replenishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, strengthening muscles and bones, and eliminating fatigue.

In addition, Inner Mongolia beef jerky maintains the characteristics of beef that is chewy, easy to store, and not easy to deteriorate.

This is also one of the reasons why Inner Mongolian people are proud.

With the continuous development of society and the continuous improvement of people’s living standards, the history of beef jerky is also gradually being updated. However, the history of beef jerky records that people can transcend I have become more and more accepting of beef jerky, and I love beef jerky more and more.

Chongqing is famous for its hot pot, Yunnan is famous for its rice noodles, while Inner Mongolia is famous for its beef jerky and dairy products.

Because of this, as an Inner Mongolian, we have the responsibility to carry it forward, promote national culture, and make beef jerky and Inner Mongolian culture the symbol and shining point of the Mongolian nation.

Reprinted from Beef Jerky mgnrg