Around 10 a.m., the bustling Xiliu Village was suddenly shattered by a sharp squeal of pigs.
The sound seemed to pierce the clouds, carrying endless fear and despair.
It sounded like a pig that knew its life was in danger, squealing desperately, so pitiful that it sent chills down your spine.
In the village, some timid young wives were terrified by the sudden howl and turned pale.
They quickly pulled up the equally frightened child and hurriedly hid inside the house, making sure to close the door tightly and cover each other's ears.
Most of those who hid were newlyweds or had only been married for a year or two. They had not yet fully adapted to life in the village, and were inevitably afraid of such a bloody scene.
However, the older wives reacted quite differently.
They would even go to the place where pigs were slaughtered just to watch the spectacle.
This morning, the one killed was from the Dabazi family.
Dabazi's mother had already prepared the hot water for scalding the pig.
He was holding three enamel basins and waiting beside his wife.
He would turn his head and give his daughter-in-law a few words of advice from time to time, seemingly quite worried about his young daughter-in-law.
Seeing several big men carrying a pig that was tied up tightly, he immediately became excited.
After a year of hard work in breeding, it's time to see the results.
She pulled her daughter-in-law along and hurried over.
Hearing others praise his pig, he proudly puffed out his chest.
She thought these people were absolutely right; the pigs she raised were growing better than other people's!
Look at that chubby, round body; it's definitely bigger than other kids'.
The thought that all of this was meat made Dabazi's eyes light up as she stared intently at the pig, as if she were looking at a rare treasure.
This is truly a treasure!
She figured that her family's pig would definitely have a lot left over after completing its task this year!
Maybe I can exchange it for some money then!
Thinking this, her gaze toward the pig became even more ardent and fiery.
After Yu Yuehui and the others finished pressing down the pig, they turned to Dabazi's mother and said, "Second Aunt, you'll be collecting the blood in this spot later!"
Yu Yue pointed to the seat that had been reserved for her.
Dabazi's mother had been waiting for a long time!
Upon hearing Yu Yuehui's words, he quickly nodded and said, "Okay!"
"Don't worry, Yuehui. Your second aunt has been collecting blood for so many years, I guarantee that not a single drop will be wasted."
Yu Yue nodded.
He turned to check with the others again, then raised his knife, his eyes focused and resolute.
She seized the opportunity, swiftly brought down her knife, and the pig instantly let out an even more agonizing scream.
Crimson pig's blood gushed out like a spring, but the aunties and grandmas watching were not afraid at all. Instead, they were excited, their faces flushed, and their eyes sparkled with excitement as they stared intently at the spot where the pig's blood was flowing.
They kept commenting on the pig's blood at the Dabazi family's restaurant.
The old woman from the dam couldn't stop smiling. She kept switching the enamel basin between her hands with practiced speed, afraid of wasting even a single drop of pig's blood. She kept muttering, "Good, good, good, this year's pig's blood is excellent!"
As the pig's blood in the enamel basin increased, Dabazi's mother's face crinkled with excitement. She turned to her daughter-in-law and called out urgently, "Quick, quick, tell the second son to go find another enamel basin! There's a lot of blood from this pig; we'll probably need two and a half basins!"
Upon hearing this, the daughter-in-law's eyes lit up, and she quickly put down the enamel basin in her hand and excitedly ran into the house like a gust of wind.
A moment later, she came running out again with an enamel basin, her face beaming with uncontainable joy.
Pig's blood is a good thing.
It can not only prevent iron-deficiency anemia, but also cleanse the intestines, detoxify, and enhance immunity.
It tastes very delicious, with tender and smooth texture and delicate flavor, and it has a variety of uses in cooking.
It can be used to make a variety of delicacies, such as Maoxuewang in Sichuan cuisine, which combines pork blood with duck blood, tripe, luncheon meat and other ingredients, and is seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns and other spices. After careful cooking, it is spicy, fragrant and flavorful with a rich taste.
There's also blood sausage, a dish from Northeastern Chinese cuisine. Pig's blood is stuffed into pig's large intestine, cooked, sliced, and eaten. It has a rich flavor and is a delicacy on the winter table.
In addition, pig's blood can also be used to make soup, stir-fry, etc., to meet the taste needs of different regions and different groups of people.
Among the traditional delicacies in Xiliu Village.
Pig's blood is also a rare delicacy.
They use pig's blood to make delicious blood buns.
When these steamed buns are first lifted out of the steamer, the steam carrying a unique and enticing aroma instantly fills the air.
Take a gentle bite, and the soft, fluffy texture of the steamed bun spreads between your teeth, as light as a cloud. The special aroma lingers on your taste buds, making you feel intoxicated.
Even as the steamed buns cool down over time, they still offer amazing ways to enjoy them.
Cut the cold steamed buns into even, thin slices and stir-fry them in a hot pan.
As the temperature rises, the bread slices gradually turn a light golden brown, with the edges curling up slightly.
At this point, sprinkle on a little more seasoning, and the pot will release an even richer aroma. It will taste even more fragrant and crispy, making you want to swallow your tongue. Before you've even finished the first bite, you'll already be craving the second.
The old woman watched the blood flow out with great joy, her inner voice smugly celebrating.
With so much pig's blood this year, she can make a lot of blood buns. Not only can her family eat their fill, but she can also have her daughter-in-law take some back to her parents' home so that her family can also taste this delicacy.
Yu Yuehui spent the whole morning helping two families with the task of slaughtering pigs.
In the afternoon, the first pig to be slaughtered was their own.
After finishing lunch, Yu Yue strolled leisurely home.
By the time she arrived, Yu Yuehua and the others had already efficiently tied up the pig.
She quickly stepped forward to lend a hand, and together with everyone else, they lifted the pig to the designated location. Then she turned to Qian Hong and earnestly instructed her, "Mom, please don't give away the pig's blood this year!"
"Besides the portion for making blood buns, save me half a basin of that too, I'll need it later!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Hong couldn't help but roll her eyes. "What are you up to now!"
"Let me tell you, this is good stuff, don't waste it!"
Yu Yuehui said with dissatisfaction, "Mother, I didn't do anything wrong! I definitely took it to eat!"
"Honestly, if you don't know something, don't talk nonsense!"
Xie Yan had already told her to get more pig's blood for the hot pot!
Seeing this, Qian Hong smiled and playfully scolded, "Alright! I'll save some for you!"
"I'll make extra blood buns too. If you like them, come and get them later!"
Yu Yue nodded in satisfaction.
Once everyone was in position and ready, Yu Yue gave her brothers a look, and the others immediately understood, increasing the pressure they were applying.
Yu Yuehui's eyes narrowed, and with a swift and decisive motion, she brought her pig to its knees, giving it a quick and painless death.
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