Lin Feng, carrying the heavy, black-haired giant sheep, was "escorted" back to his wooden house by Wang Cai, who was beaming with pride.
After being reprimanded mercilessly by him, those women would probably not dare to provoke him again for a while, which made him happy to have some peace and quiet.
As soon as he returned to the familiar open space in front of the wooden house, Lin Feng threw the heavy giant sheep onto the ground with a "thump," kicking up some dust.
Wangcai immediately circled the sheep carcass excitedly, making a satisfied "gurgling" sound in its throat, and wagging its tail like a rattle.
"Alright, alright, you'll get your share!"
Lin Feng chuckled and cursed, then took out his extremely sharp stone knife, which he used specifically for processing prey, from the house.
He first skillfully made a cut in the sheep's neck to completely drain the remaining blood.
Then he began one of his favorite parts—peeling.
The giant black sheep had glossy black fur that was thick and supple to the touch, making it an excellent material for clothing and bedding.
His knife work was precise; each cut precisely severed the fascia connecting the skin and flesh. Soon, a large, still slightly warm sheepskin was completely peeled off.
"Good leather! I'll tan it later and make a warm leather vest, haha!" Lin Feng thought to himself, quite satisfied with this unexpected gain.
After processing the sheepskin, the next step is to butcher the mutton.
When the stone knife sliced open the sheep's belly, revealing the bright red, tender meat inside, Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
The meat of this giant black-haired sheep was completely different from the other wild animals he had hunted before!
Its meat is bright red and glistening, with a delicate texture and fat evenly distributed like snowflake beef.
What's even more peculiar is that when you get close to it, there's none of the usual muttony smell. Instead, it has a faint, refreshing aroma that's like a mixture of grass and some unknown spice!
"My goodness, this is absolutely top-quality mutton!"
Overjoyed, Lin Feng couldn't resist using his stone knife to cut off a small strip of lean pork tenderloin and put it directly into his mouth to taste it.
The meat was tender and smooth, almost melting in your mouth. As you chewed, a pure, slightly sweet meaty aroma filled your mouth. There was no fishy or gamey smell as expected; instead, it was sweet and delicious with a long-lasting aftertaste.
"Amazing! This alien stuff is full of surprises!"
Lin Feng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. With this quality mutton, plus his magical red salt mine and the various natural spices he had previously discovered, he could already imagine what a culinary feast the next meal would be!
He decided that today's main dish would be something simple and straightforward, yet best showcasing the original flavor of the ingredients—grilled lamb skewers!
He got right to work! He first cut off large pieces of meat, such as lamb chops and lamb legs, to prepare for stewing or smoking later.
Then, he selected the tenderest lamb tenderloin and some pork belly with a thin layer of fat, and used a stone knife to cut them into evenly sized pieces.
He placed the chopped mutton chunks into a clean earthenware bowl, sprinkled it with the precious red fairy salt, added some serrated leaves (natural spicy spices) that he had collected earlier and crushed, which had a spicy and pungent aroma, and a few chopped purple mushrooms that exuded a rich mushroom fragrance.
He didn't use too many seasonings, lest he mask the wonderfully delicate aroma of the lamb itself. He simply kneaded it gently with his hands, allowing the seasonings to mix thoroughly with the meat, and marinated it for a short while.
While curing the mutton, Lin Feng carried his stone axe into the nearby woods.
His target this time was the tree he named "balsam pine." However, he wasn't going to cut down firewood this time, but rather to cut some fresh, tender branches that carried a strong pine scent.
He discovered that using sharpened branches as skewers resulted in grilled meat skewers with a unique, refreshing aroma that surpassed that of skewers made with ordinary wooden sticks.
Soon, he returned to the cabin with a bundle of pine branches of suitable thickness. He cut the branches to the appropriate length, sharpened one end with a stone knife, and made a natural "pine resin meat skewer".
By this time, the mutton was almost fully marinated. The originally bright red pieces of meat, under the influence of the red "divine salt" and spices, became even more deep and enticing in color, and the aroma they emitted became even more intense.
Lin Feng skillfully skewered chunks of lean and fatty mutton with slices of purple shiitake mushrooms to enhance the flavor onto the pine-scented twigs.
Soon, a large bunch of heavy, primal-tempting lamb skewers were ready.
He rekindled the fire under the makeshift grill, using balsam pine wood that burns long and has a unique aroma.
As the flames gradually turned into glowing red embers, he placed the plump skewers of mutton on them.
"Sizzle!"
As soon as the mutton chunks came into contact with the heat of the charcoal fire, the fat on their surface melted quickly, making a pleasant sound. Drops of golden mutton fat fell onto the scorching charcoal, stirring up puffs of white smoke, accompanied by an even richer aroma of meat and pine, which soared into the sky.
Lin Feng held several skewers of meat in his hands, constantly turning them over the charcoal fire to ensure that each side was heated evenly.
He was focused, as if he were grilling some rare delicacy, not just ordinary meat skewers.
The red "divine salt" blends fully with the juices in the lamb at high temperatures, giving the meat an unparalleled deliciousness.
The pine branches, roasted over charcoal, gradually infuse their unique fragrance into the meat.
Soon, the surface of the lamb skewers was grilled to an enticing golden brown, with a slightly charred aroma at the edges, while the meat inside remained tender and juicy.
That complex aroma is a blend of the natural sweetness of lamb, the extreme saltiness of red fairy salt, the spicy stimulation of natural spices, and the unique and refreshing fragrance of balsam pine.
The domineering aura permeated the air, and even Wangcai, who was lying there idly dozing, couldn't help but raise its head, sniffing hard and making a longing "woof" sound in its throat.
"You little glutton, you're going to be so hungry!" Lin Feng laughed, took a perfectly grilled skewer of lamb, and without even bothering to stop it from burning, blew on it and put it in his mouth.
"Hiss—ha—so good!"
After taking one bite, Lin Feng's eyes narrowed with happiness!
The outer skin is crispy and fragrant, while the lamb inside is tender and juicy. With a gentle bite, the rich juices burst in your mouth.
The pure and rich aroma of the meat, mixed with just the right amount of saltiness and a hint of pine, is simply the ultimate enjoyment for the taste buds! What's most remarkable is that this lamb has absolutely no gamey smell, only a mouthful of sweetness and mellowness.
"Damn it, this is what a human life should be like!"
Lin Feng exclaimed with delight, finishing off a skewer in no time, and then eagerly picked up a second, a third...
He ate with gusto, his mouth glistening with oil and his forehead beaded with sweat, feeling as if every cell in his body was rejoicing over the exquisite deliciousness.
This is not just about filling one's stomach, but also about enjoyment, a love and pursuit of life.
In this perilous alien world, with such delicious food by my side, all the hardships and loneliness vanish in this moment.
Wangcai watched from the side, his mouth watering, and he paced anxiously.
Seeing this, Lin Feng tossed it a few scraps of roasted mutton. Wangcai immediately snatched them up happily and swallowed them in a few bites. Then it looked at the meat skewers in Lin Feng's hand with even more eager eyes. It looked even more intoxicated than Lin Feng.
One person and one "dog" enjoying a rare and delicious barbecue in the warm sunshine of this primitive and peaceful afternoon. The air is filled with the tempting aroma of meat and the faint scent of pine, and everything seems so pleasant and wonderful.
Lin Feng even thought that once those two jars of fermented wine were ready, he could enjoy them with the roasted mutton and a bowl of his homemade wine. The taste was simply unimaginable!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com