Back at the shelter, the sun was already beginning to set.
Lu Fan decided to prepare an unprecedented whole pig feast in the wilderness for himself.
He first selected a piece of pork tenderloin with fine texture, intending to make a tender and juicy roasted tenderloin.
He cut the tenderloin into thick slices, crushed the wild onions, wild garlic and other spices he had collected, spread them evenly on the meat slices, and then sprinkled a little salt on top, allowing the flavor of the spices to fully penetrate the meat.
Next, he dug a shallow pit in the ground, put the dry hardwood he had collected into it, and lit the fire.
As the fire grew stronger and the firewood turned into glowing red embers, Lu Fan placed the bamboo skewers with slices of pork tenderloin on top of the embers.
As the meat slices gradually changed color, the oil began to sizzle and drip, sparks flying up like fireworks.
The rich aroma of meat instantly filled the shelter, making the viewers in the live stream drool, and the chat was flooded with comments: "This chef's skills are amazing, I'm drooling just looking at the screen!"
"If I could have a bite of this, it would be better than being a living god!"
"Whoever marries the God of Wealth will be incredibly happy."
While the pork tenderloin was being grilled, Lu Fan also began preparing pork bone soup.
He smashed the pig bones, put them into a clay pot, poured in the water from the bamboo tube, and added some wild vegetables.
The earthenware pot was placed on the edge of the hearth and simmered over a low flame.
As time goes by, the aroma of the soup becomes richer and richer, and the milky white broth simmers in the earthenware pot, as if telling a delicious legend of the wilderness.
On the other side, Lu Fan first rendered some lard in the pot using pork fat.
Then he washed the pig offal, cut it into small pieces, and stir-fried it with wild onions.
The offal in the pot, stir-fried over the flames, released a unique and enticing aroma.
Before long, a delicious and visually appealing stir-fried pork offal dish was ready.
With all the dishes ready, Lu Fan sat in front of the shelter, enjoying this hard-won feast.
The tender roasted pork tenderloin melts in your mouth, the pork bone broth is rich and flavorful, and the stir-fried pork offal is chewy and satisfying.
"It's so comfortable, living in the mountains is so comfortable." Lu Fan ate with great relish.
The audience gave him a thumbs up, completely captivated by Lu Fan's culinary skills.
After a hearty meal, Lu Fan lay down on a bamboo chair to rest.
After finishing his meal, Lu Fan began processing the pork.
First, Lu Fan decided to render the wild boar's fat into lard.
Lard is not only easy to preserve, but it also adds a unique flavor to cooking.
This was undoubtedly an excellent choice for him, who was striving to survive in the wilderness and pursuing delicious food.
Lu Fan took out the iron pot to use as a utensil for rendering lard.
With everything ready, he began rendering lard.
He cut the wild boar fat into small pieces, put them in an iron pot, added some water, and then lit a fire under the stove.
As the temperature gradually rises, the water in the stone pot bubbles and the fat begins to sizzle.
The originally firm fat slowly melted, turning into a transparent liquid that kept rolling and emitting a unique oily aroma.
To ensure the lard was rendered more evenly, Lu Fan held a thin wooden stick and stirred it in the pot from time to time.
Occasionally, small bubbles will appear in the melted fat, making a soft "pop" sound when they burst.
During this process, the viewers in the live stream were attracted by this novel scene, and the barrage of comments floated by like snowflakes:
"Wow, this is the first time I've seen lard rendered in the wild! Lu Fan is amazing!"
"Once this lard is rendered, the dishes will definitely smell incredibly delicious."
"Yes, rapeseed oil never smells as good as lard."
"The master's life skills are so comprehensive, it feels like there's nothing he can't handle."
As time went on, the wild boar fat in the stone pot gradually turned into a golden liquid, and more and more impurities floated on the surface.
Lu Fan carefully skimmed off the impurities with a spoon, making the lard even purer.
When almost all the fat in the pot had melted, leaving only some cracklings, he knew the lard was almost rendered.
He turned down the stove fire, letting the lard continue to cook in the residual heat for a while to further remove moisture.
He then poured the rendered lard through a simple bamboo strainer into several clean containers that he had prepared beforehand.
Each time a bucket is poured in, the rich aroma of lard fills the air, bringing a sense of joy.
After several barrels of lard were rendered, Lu Fan looked at the results and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
These lards will become his precious food reserves in the wilderness.
After rendering the lard, Lu Fan salted all the pork and hung it on the fence to air dry.
After finishing his meal, Lu Fan didn't want to move at all, but he couldn't bring himself to slack off, so he could only tinker and repair tools in the shelter.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves into the shelter, waking Lu Fan from his slumber.
He stretched, washed up quickly, and decided to continue exploring the surrounding wilderness.
He walked along a path he had never taken before, the dense bushes occasionally brushing against his clothes.
Along the way, Lu Fan carefully observed the surrounding plants and terrain, not letting go of any potentially valuable discoveries.
As he walked, he came to a relatively open area, where the vegetation seemed different from what he had seen before.
Chili peppers spotted 50 meters ahead
Lu Fan smirked and used his axe to clear a path.
Amidst the green leaves, a few clusters of vibrant red caught Lu Fan's eye.
As he approached, a surge of joy welled up within him.
The plump chili peppers hung from the branches, gleaming enticingly in the sunlight.
Lu Fan was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He knew the importance of chili peppers in cooking, and with chili peppers, his wilderness cuisine would have even more possibilities.
He carefully picked the chili peppers, afraid of ruining these precious ingredients.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.
[Chili peppers 34*]
"Haha, with chili peppers, won't our future be bright and prosperous!"
Viewers were also infected by his joy, and the live chat was filled with congratulations: "This guy's luck is off the charts! With chili peppers, wilderness cuisine is upgraded!"
"Looking forward to seeing more delicious dishes made with chili peppers by this master chef!"
After picking the chili peppers, Lu Fan did not rush back to the shelter, but continued to explore the vicinity.
Sure enough, another discovery was made soon.
[Discovering Lipu Taro]
"Taro?" Lu Fan was somewhat surprised.
This was the second time he had found taro, but this time the taro actually had a name.
However, he wouldn't let it go, as taro is a delicacy and was used as a staple food by some poor people in ancient times.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.
Fresh Lipu Taro*
With a wealth of experiences, Lu Fan embarked on his journey home.
Back at the shelter, he couldn't wait to use the newly discovered chili peppers and taro to make a delicious meal.
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