The most famous muttons are: Jianyang mutton in Sichuan, Ujimqin mutton in Inner Mongolia, Jingyuan mutton in Gansu, Yanchitan mutton in Ningxia, and Henggoat in Shaanxi.

1. Jianyang mutton in Sichuan

The big-eared sheep in Jianyang, Sichuan are commonly known as "fire lump sheep" by the locals. This kind of sheep belongs to the "Chinese and foreign mixed race", and its living environment is also unique to Jianyang. The meat is very tender, plump but not greasy, and has almost no smell. Using this kind of big-eared sheep from Jianyang to cook sheep soup will taste good. Shows a unique milky flavor.

2. Ujimqin mutton in Inner Mongolia

Ujimqin mutton in Inner Mongolia is a well-known local specialty, and the taste of mutton is also unique. The main characteristics of Ujimqin sheep are black heads and large tails, and large and drooping ears. Because they wander around for food every day, the texture of the meat is more compact, the fat is more balanced, and it tastes fat but not greasy.

3. Jingyuan Lamb in Gansu Province

Jingyuan Lamb is a geographical indication certification trademark and is the mutton specialty of Jingyuan County, Gansu Province. The sheep here have grown up taking traditional Chinese medicine every day. Therefore, the meat of these sheep has high nutritional value and no fishy smell. It is most suitable for the "yellow stew" method, so that the nutrients will not be lost.

4. Ningxia’s Yanchitan mutton

Yanchitan mutton is also a Chinese geographical indication product. Yanchi is located in the eastern part of Ningxia and the junction of seven counties in the four provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia. The unique natural climate conditions and rich pasture resources make Yanchitan mutton better than sheep from other places, making the sheep produced here known as "sheep." "High-quality products."

5. Hengshan goat meat in Shaanxi

Hengshan white cashmere goat is one of the specialties of Hengshan District, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, and is a national geographical indication protected product. Hengshan is located in the central hinterland of the Hengshan Mountains and the Wuding River. It is rich in medicinal plants and has natural springs, making the Hengshan goat meat fresh and tender.