Lạp Xưởng Cần Đước – A Must-try Sausage of Long An Province

Also known as Can Duoc sausage, it is a specialty dish of Can Duoc District, Long An Province. Sausage is made from pork, lard, sugar, apricot cinnamon wine, pepper, and garlic. Pork and lard are ground, marinated with spices, and stuffed into pig intestines. After that, the sausages are dried in the sun or smoked until dry.

Can Duoc sausage has a bright red color, fragrant aroma, and rich sweet taste. This type of sausage is often used to stir-fry, hotpot, or eat with pickled purple onions.

History

Whether enjoyed on its own or incorporated into various culinary creations, Can Duoc sausage never fails to impress discerning palates

Can Duoc sausage originated long time ago, when Long An was also known as Rạch Kiến. At that time, the Chinese people were living in Can Duoc and Can Giuoc areas.

There was a family that lived by selling pork. Initially, the owner just wanted to take advantage of the scraps of pork to save for family meals. He learned from his ancestors how to put minced pork into pig intestines and let it ferment naturally. And then, the first fresh sausages were born and became the family’s favorite food. 

Next, he gave it to relatives to try, and surprisingly everyone was amazed by this unique dish. Finally, he realized that this could become a commodity that he could sell to make a living. He started choosing the best cuts of pork and looking for the recipe to make delicious fresh sausages. Customers increasingly know his reputation through these sausages.

Specialties

– One of the key distinguishing features of Can Duoc sausage is its carefully selected ingredients. Only the finest cuts of premium pork are used, ensuring a rich and succulent flavor. These high-quality ingredients are combined with a secret blend of spices, meticulously chosen to create a delicious dish.

– People preserve techniques passed down through generations to create this exquisite delicacy. Each step, from grinding the pork to stuffing it into pig intestines is done meticulously.

– What truly sets Can Duoc sausage apart is its tender texture. The sausages are dried in the sun or smoked until dry which adds depth to their flavor profile. Whether enjoyed on its own or incorporated into various culinary creations, Can Duoc sausage never fails to impress discerning palates.

Can Duoc sausage has a bright red color, fragrant aroma, and rich sweet taste

Main ingredient

– Minced pork

– Lard 

– Spices such as salt, sugar, pepper, garlic

Recommend some brands

– Lạp xưởng cô Châu: 63B area 1B, Can Duoc Town, Can Duoc District, Long An Province

– Lạp xưởng Hồng Thu: 196 Tan My Hamlet, My Le Commune, Can Duoc District, Long An Province

If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Lạp xưởng Cần Đước is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.

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