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Chapter 560- Braised Pork and Potatoes
Although Wang Fan made a Northeastern lunch box, the dishes inside were not limited to Northeastern dishes.

What I am going to make today are braised pork with potatoes, sweet and sour pork, stir-fried pork slices, fish-flavored shredded pork, fish-flavored eggplant, pork and cabbage stewed with vermicelli, garlic lettuce, and cold spinach salad.

The price is set, 15 yuan per person, half price for those over , and free for those over . You can pack whatever you want, and if you like meat, you can also pack a full plate of meat dishes.

This model is still quite popular in the lunch box circle in Northeast China.

Northeastern cuisine is generally characterized by being dark, salty, sticky, watery, and large in quantity.

The dark color is due to the use of soy sauce and sugar color, so the color of the finished dish will appear darker.

The dish is too salty because too much sauce is used, so the taste is naturally strong.

Sticky means that more sauce is used, thin and muddy means that the stew has a lot of soup, and large quantity means that the dish is relatively large.

Because the dishes are tasty, people eat more staple food. This model is based on small profits but quick turnover, so there is a slight profit.

Wang Fan didn't really care whether he could make money or not. Even if he lost, the loss wouldn't be much. He just regarded it as contributing his own strength to this city full of human kindness.

The braised pork with potatoes, fish-flavored eggplant, and pork and cabbage with vermicelli were already out of the pot and were put into a large thermos bucket. These three things were not afraid of being left out, and they would taste even better in the thermos bucket.

Just this one move of his with these three vegetables had already left the grandparents dumbfounded.

When it comes to enduring hardships, no one has more say than them, but when it comes to enjoying the best of life, these people really don't have much experience.

The gurgling sound of the braised pork while it was being stewed was like a foul, constantly arousing their appetite. Coupled with the rich aroma mixed with the fragrance of potatoes, it made people's mouths water even more.

It's not like they haven't eaten braised pork before, but they can't resist Wang Fan's braised pork with precise use of various seasonings and spices. The rich and mellow meat aroma is almost beyond their tolerance.

That’s not all. Once the pork, cabbage and vermicelli stew came out, it really caused critical damage.

Cabbage has a strong flavor when cooked, and when mixed with pork, it becomes another tempting smell. When mixed with the smell of braised pork, the layers of fragrance become even richer. How can these grandparents who have been busy for most of the day stand this scene?

Not only did their mouths water, but even their stomachs were rumbling non-stop. It was as if countless hands had grown out of the two pots of food, pulling their heads and staring at the pots intently.

When the food was cooked and Wang Fan started to put it into the thermos, the process of the tempting red soup pouring from the pot into the thermos dealt a heavy blow to their fragile nerves.

Many grandparents have taken out the dry food they brought with them, and they kept sniffing while chewing. They felt that the ordinary dry food tasted much sweeter.

Wang Fan took out a disposable lunch box and filled it with a large spoonful of braised pork, a small spoonful of cabbage and pork stewed with vermicelli, and a small spoonful of fish-flavored eggplant.

After finishing the filling, he handed it to Grandpa Jiang who was standing beside him: "Grandpa Jiang, please try it and see if it's cooked."

Then he filled another bowl and handed it to another grandmother: "Grandma, please try this and see if it suits the taste of us people in the foggy city. Give me some advice."

"Everyone, give it a try. If anything doesn't suit the tastes of the people of Fog City, tell me. I'll have to change it immediately, otherwise I'll probably lose a lot of money."

Uncle Jiang looked at the pile of meat in the lunch box with a look of confusion: "If you give it to me like this, I'd be surprised if you don't feel cheated. Who would give me so much meat just to see if it's done?"

Wang Fan laughed heartily and said, "We have an agreement. If you help me with the work, I will treat you to a meal. A gentleman should keep his word and not go back on his word."

Uncle Jiang laughed angrily: "This is the first time I've seen someone rushing to suffer a loss. You bastard, just wait for your compensation!"

Wang Fan got along very well with these grandparents and didn't feel constrained at all: "I'm sure I can sell a lot of them and I won't lose money."

After talking to Grandpa Jiang, he turned to the grandparents and said, "Grandparents, let's make a deal. From today until Friday, we'll sell the vegetables to the nearby residents before 9 a.m. as usual. I'll take all the leftovers after 9 p.m., just like today. If you help me wash and pick the vegetables, I'll treat you to a meal."

He didn't ask the grandparents to sell the vegetables directly to him. This was certainly not because of the 8% discount. He knew that he wouldn't be able to stay here for long. If he did that, it would probably become even more difficult for these grandparents to do business after he left.

Because when nearby residents come to buy vegetables and find that they can’t find them, they will go somewhere else to buy them. If this continues for a week, I’m afraid they will forget to come here to buy them in the future.

He just wanted to use his meager influence to let more people know that there is a group of old men and women selling fresh and cheap vegetables here, so that more people would be willing to come here to patronize their business, so that they can sell the vegetables as quickly as possible, make more money and go home to rest earlier.

According to the normal schedule, they have to get up at 2 o'clock every day, go out at 4 o'clock, catch the subway at 5:10, go to the next vegetable market at o'clock, and go home at six or seven o'clock in the evening. It is already eight or nine o'clock when they get home. After dinner, they can't sleep for long before starting a new busy day.

Even if he could allow them to go home an hour earlier, then what he did would be meaningful and would make him happier than making some money.

Grandpa Jiang looked at the bright red braised pork in the pure white lunch box, and his eyes became moist.

Their generation has suffered so much that a little kindness can often break down their psychological defenses.

The rich aroma of meat finally aroused the old man's appetite, and this young man was so likable no matter how he looked at him. If he had such a grandson, he would wake up laughing in his dreams.

But my family is not bad either. They are still in the army defending our country. I just don’t know if they can eat such delicious braised pork?
The old man was in good health, but his teeth were not very good, and there was not much food left in his mouth. However, Wang Fan's braised pork was extremely soft and glutinous, and it melted in his mouth. In addition, the cooking method was slightly different from that of Dongpo pork, and the sauce flavor was stronger.

The braised pork in the lunch box is bright red, and the potatoes on the side are golden and soft.

When he smelled it up close, the rich aroma of meat and the fresh fragrance of potatoes filled his nose, making the old man intoxicated.

The aroma of braised pork is mixed with the taste of soy sauce, cooking wine and spices, but the flavors are not particularly strong, which makes the aroma of the meat stand out.

The potatoes exude a light, refreshing scent of earth, and the combination of the two forms a unique fragrance that makes the old man feel comfortable all over.

Use chopsticks to pick up a piece of braised pork and put it in your mouth. The meat will melt in your mouth as soon as you touch it with your tongue. The meat is soft and glutinous, fat but not greasy, especially the layer of sauce covering the outside of the meat, which is not only salty, sweet and refreshing, but also makes the whole piece of meat extremely smooth.

This piece should be the front tip meat, which has more lean meat, but the lean meat fibers have been stewed to be very tender, and it is not difficult to chew at all. Grandpa Jiang also discovered the advantage of having fewer teeth, which is that there is no need to worry about the meat shreds getting stuck in the teeth.

The first bite of meat completely whetted Grandpa Jiang's hunger, and he couldn't resist picking up a piece of potato with his chopsticks, along with a piece of braised pork. The potato melted in his mouth, its texture delicate, complementing the rich flavor of the braised pork perfectly.

When you savor it carefully in your mouth, the salty and sweet taste of the braised pork and the natural sweetness of the potatoes blend together in a way that leaves you with an endless aftertaste. The addition of the sauce makes it even more delicious.

Finally, swallow the braised pork and potatoes together, leaving a rich aroma and satisfaction in your mouth.

At this time, you must eat a whole mouthful of rice!
Grandpa Jiang picked up the rice that Wang Fan had placed next to him at some point. The rice was extremely fragrant, and each grain was distinct and white and translucent. It was obviously good rice, and it had a sweet fragrance in the mouth. Not to mention the vegetables, Grandpa Jiang felt that he could drink three bowls of this rice alone.

Put a piece of braised pork on the rice, and put the rice and meat together into your mouth. Oh my god!
Very comfortable!
Grandma Liu was the one who fell, and she is now 83 years old. The fall caused some skin to be broken on her forehead, and a shop owner put a Band-Aid on her.

At this time, she was eating the lunch box with great relish. She liked the braised pork and potatoes, but she liked the pork and cabbage stewed with vermicelli even better.

She can also make this dish herself. After all, cabbage is cheap and she can make a meal for just one dollar.

But no matter what I make, there is no way it can compare to what this kid makes. The one I make is watery, while the one the kid makes is very dark in color.

Although the color is dark, it is not offensive. Instead, it makes people feel hungry, especially when a lot of meat is put in the stir-fry at the beginning, which makes the dish heavy in lard. Every vermicelli and every piece of cabbage has absorbed a lot of oil, and it smells very fragrant.

"Suck yo yo..."

Use chopsticks to pick up some vermicelli and put it into your mouth. Suck it hard and the vermicelli will slide quickly into your mouth.

The perfect cooking temperature makes these vermicelli soft but not mushy, sticky but not lumpy, and a little chewy. The taste can only be described as amazing.

The thick sauce seeped into the vermicelli, and every bite was extremely salty and fragrant. I swept the sauce on my lips with my tongue, and then took a mouthful of rice. Oh my God, this is so delicious!
Grandma Liu really couldn't think of any other way to praise him, so she could only express her admiration by constantly giving Wang Fan thumbs up.

The vegetable market was very lively at this time, and it was a lively place where no one was talking.

"Suck yo yo..."

"Hululu..."

The various chewing and swallowing sounds made the butcher's saliva almost flow.

Regardless of whether the young man can make money by doing this, his skills can really cost him his life.

Moreover, I also watched the young man cooking just now. Except for the pot of broth that I couldn't tell what it was made of, every step was clean and quick, and no flavor enhancers were added at all.

No, I have to try one...

The butcher walked out of the shop and quickly came to Wang Fan's stall: "Brother, give me one portion."

Wang Fan, who was frying shredded pork with fish flavor at the time, said, "I can't get away right now. Help yourself. It's 15 yuan per portion. Eat whatever you want and as much as you want. Just don't waste any food. The rice is in the rice cooker."

The boss was a bit dumbfounded when he heard this. He had originally thought the sign was a gimmick, that there must be some conditions when buying. And now you tell me it's really 15 yuan a portion? And you can choose all the dishes?
If I eat all this braised pork, won't you go to your aunt's house and suffer a loss?

Seeing that Wang Fan had no intention of paying any more attention to him, the butcher first packed a box of rice for himself, and then tentatively served himself some braised pork.

He felt that he should be more self-conscious. He certainly knew the price of his own meat. A serving of black meat would cost at least 30 yuan.

Perhaps sensing the butcher's thoughts, Wang Fan spoke directly, "If you put too little meat, it only means that my cooking skills are not good, and it also means that the meat you sold me is not fresh."

The butcher said with a smile: "You, my youngest brother, are not grateful for the cost savings you received from your elder brother."

Wang Fan laughed heartily: "I'm not afraid of losing money if I sell it this way. Just eat to your heart's content."

The butcher shop owner is a kind-hearted and helpful person. Wang Fan doesn't know whether his kindness will be rewarded, but at least he would like such people to eat more of the food he cooks.

The butcher scooped a spoonful of braised pork from the pot and said, "Brother, if I don't eat more, people will think there's something wrong with the meat I sold you."

Wang Fan had just finished stir-frying the shredded pork with fish flavor. He scooped a spoonful of the dish and put it in the butcher's lunch box: "Try this. It's absolutely delicious when it's fresh out of the pot."

The boss felt sorry for Wang Fan. Just the braised pork and fish-flavored shredded pork would cost at least 40 yuan in a restaurant, and you sold it to me for just 15 yuan?
The boss felt very embarrassed, and suddenly remembered that his daughter always complained that the food at school was bad. He decided to try it himself first, and if it tasted good, he would order another portion for his daughter.

My daughter has a small appetite, so this youngest boss can make some money.

The boss smelled the meat and it was rich and fragrant, and the taste was very authentic, without any unpleasant smell.

The rich flavor of braised pork and that particularly eye-catching spoonful of fish-flavored shredded pork.

As a Sichuan dish, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork is naturally very familiar to people in the Fog City.

If you want to know how good a person's cooking skills are, then eating dishes that you are familiar with is definitely the best way to go.

As the butcher picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, he felt a shock all over his body.

Salty, sour, sweet, spicy, fragrant and fresh, the aroma of fish fills your mouth.

The taste is absolutely authentic, and it’s richer than any other fish-flavored shredded pork I’ve ever eaten!

As soon as you chew it, the various flavors of crispy, soft, tender and elastic compete with each other in your mouth.

This side dish seems different from what you eat?
There is the crispness of thin green pepper shreds, the softness of wood ear shreds, the sweetness of winter bamboo shoots, and the most important thing is of course the tenderness of the pork tenderloin.

The sour, sweet and slightly spicy taste, coupled with the sticky sauce that wraps the ingredients, and combined with the unique taste of various vegetables, I would call this the best fish-flavored shredded pork!
(End of this chapter)