Making cured meat is a tradition of Miao people from Fenghuang county. Salted meat will be hang above fire, and smoke will add the unique flavor to meats.

Qun Rong, a Miao lady, makes cured meat with her family and friends. First based on a proper ratio, one needs to fried salt and pepper and scrape this mixture on raw meat. These meat will be putted into a bucket. After three to five days, they will be hanged above smoke from fire set by wood and sticks. This method is the traditional way of making cured meat.

Cured meat is a famous local cuisine. Also, there is a tradition of cooking cured meat. One first needs to heat cured meat and wash it in warm water. Later, one have to use camellia oil, and fired meat with red peppers and green onions.It is the taste of home for those who work away from home for the entire year.

Miao people also like to make smoked susanages for new year. It is a good way to preserve pork. Cooking method is very similar with one of cured meat.

During Spring Festival, a family meal with cured meat and homemade rice wine carries a load of happiness.