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"You mean the method? That means smoking it. It will take longer than it does now, but it will also keep longer."
"Leaving the city and heading south, there's a large area of black-scaled pines. The bark of these pines looks like dragon scales. Some say this phenomenon occurred because the trees were soaked in dragon blood in ancient times. But in reality, apart from the hardened bark, there's nothing special about them."
"It's just that the bark has a special aroma when it burns. That smoky smell seeps into the meat, making it delicious and unforgettable."
"When winter approaches, the wealthy and nobles of Tieqiu City will send people here to buy some smoked and roasted meat. Since Tieqiu City is the capital of Longyi Province, they can afford high prices."
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"If we go outside, fewer people will know about it. After all, this is just a small place, and there are no nobles to promote Black Pine Smoked Meat, so it's difficult for outsiders to know about this seasonal food."
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"Other seasons? It's hard to catch animals in other seasons. We have to farm and work, so we don't have the time or energy to go deep into the mountains and forests. Besides, monsters are a threat. Going too deep could get us into trouble."
The local uncle patiently answered Lottie's questions, then cut a larger piece of meat, put it on a plate, and handed it to the little girl.
"Come to think of it, I also had a lovely daughter, but unfortunately she is no longer with us." The uncle chef was wearing a rough leather jacket, and there were a lot of sawdust and firewood dust on his apron.
"Many people died in the war, and my daughter was one of them."
"Although I'm heartbroken, I still have to live on and be with my partner. If you have time, you can go to a restaurant in the east of the city. There's a rusty wine glass sign hanging on the door, and you can hear it creaking in the wind from a distance."
"My wife cooks soup in the kitchen. Her soup is really delicious. That's why I fell in love with her when I was young, haha."
As the chef spoke, he saw that Lottie didn't seem to be able to eat very well, so he helped Lottie cut the meat into slices, and then used his rough hands to move the knife and put it back on her plate.
"If you have the chance, you can get some vegetables. This way, the taste will be better."
"Thank you, uncle." Lottie held the plate and bent down in gratitude.
Although she had eaten a lot of good food since she was a child, the simple plate of meat in her hand now made her feel warm and happy from the bottom of her heart.
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