Jingyuan lamb is a geographical indication protected product. Jingyuan Lamb is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Jingyuan is located in the impact basin of the upper reaches of the Yellow River. It is a semi-arid desert steppe transition zone with a unique natural environment. The territory has deep mountains and ravines, abundant water and grass, and a cool climate. Bupleurum, ephedra, motherwort, dandelion, There are dozens of kinds of herbs such as skullcap, platycodon, parsnip, mint, licorice, etc. The mountain spring water is rich in minerals. The lamb eats the herbs when hungry and drinks the mountain spring when thirsty, thus making its meat tender and unique in taste. Jingyuantan sheep and goats are unique breeds. Their meat has fine texture and well-proportioned bones. It is easy to cook and has a smooth and tender texture. Jingyuan lamb, especially Tan sheep milk lamb that is both meat and fur, is the best product. The growth period from lambing to slaughter is between 30 and 50 days. The meat is fresh and tender, has no odor, is rich in nutrients, and is a top-quality nourishing food. Excellent product.

Lamb meat is a specialty of Gansu, and Jingyuan is one of the important producing areas. Its unique Tan sheep breed and growing environment, as well as the original cooking methods of Jingyuan people, have formed a very distinctive local flavor food. The meat is crispy and tender, delicious and rich in various nutrients. Regular consumption can achieve the unique effect of nourishing the body and mind and strengthening the body. People will never tire of eating it, and Jingyuan lamb delicacies are famous all over the world.

The cooking method of Jingyuan lamb is unique, the ingredients used are exquisite, novel and unique. Since the reform and opening up, people's living conditions have improved significantly, and their preference for lamb meat has given rise to new vitality in this traditional diet. On the basis of inheriting the traditional lamb cooking skills, Jingyuan people have boldly explored and improved, and explored Various methods such as stir-frying, braised, braised, stewed, deep-fried, grilled, hand-caught, etc. have been developed, showing a diversified development trend. To roast whole lamb in Jingyuan, you must first select lambs that are fat and lean, then apply various seasonings on them after slaughtering, and leave them for a certain period of time until the flavor of the seasonings has fully penetrated before roasting them. In the past, the traditional manual method was used, but now it is Use a modern barbecue fireplace to simmer evenly over slow fire, and it will be ready in five to six hours. In addition, braised sheep paws, steamed sheep brains, plum blossom sheep heads, braised haggis, three-color sheep blood, roasted lamb legs, etc. are all delicious meats.

According to testing, analysis and research by Gansu Provincial Grassland Ecological Research Institute, Lanzhou University Testing Center, Gansu Agricultural University Food Engineering Department, Gansu Provincial Green Food Office and other units, it has been proved that Jingyuan lamb meat is rich in protein and contains human body It requires seven kinds of amino acids, including threonine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, lysine, and histidine, and is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, etc., which are very beneficial to the human body. It contains beneficial mineral elements, as well as vitamins A, B, C, D, folic acid and other nutrients. It is a low-fat meat product with low cholesterol content and reasonable nutrient ratio. It is a high-quality food that integrates nutrition, nourishment and health care. Meat products.

Jingyuan lamb is favored by consumers for its unique quality characteristics and local flavor. It is popular in Longyuan and well-known in Kyushu. On December 28, 2002, with the approval of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Tan sheep lamb produced in Jingyuan County was registered as the "Jingyuan Lamb" certification trademark, and passed the China Green Food Development Center A-level green food certification, with mammal products It is the first time in my country that animals are registered trademarks for geographical indication protection. From October 15th to 16th, 2005, during the seventh G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held in Beijing, Jingyuan lamb was served as a special main dish on the state banquet table and was praised by "global financial leaders". ” was praised by everyone. Nowadays, Jingyuan lamb has gone out of Jingyuan and Gansu and has become a gorgeous and wonderful flower of Chinese food culture.

Regional scope

Sheep in the Hasi Mountains, Xiangshan Mountains and Quwu Mountains in Jingyuan, Gansu Province, with a total area of ??5,809 square kilometers

Specific quality

Jingyuan lamb is a unique local delicacy. Its characteristics lie in the unique Tan sheep breed, unique growing environment, unique processing methods, and unique medicinal nutritional value. Jingyuan County belongs to the Yellow River impact basin, and the Yellow River runs for 154 kilometers, creating a unique climate environment.

Quwu Mountain, Hasi Mountain, and Yuntai Mountain in the territory are rich in water and grass and have a cool climate. Dozens of herbal medicines such as Bupleurum, Ephedra, Motherwort, Dandelion, Scutellaria baicalensis, Platycodon, mint, and licorice grow. The water in the mountains is gurgling and minerals are enriched. Eating medicinal herbs and drinking mineral springs at night changed the composition of the mutton cells, creating Jingyuan lamb with tender meat and delicious taste. The State Administration for Industry and Commerce officially awarded the "Jingyuan Lamb" trademark.

Cultural Allusions

Jingyuan has a long history of producing mutton. There are images of bighorn sheep and hornless sheep in the Wujiachuan rock paintings of the Neolithic Age. According to "Kangxi Jingyuan Wei Zhi", "In the Tang Dynasty, the ancient Huizhou tributes included specialties such as Jie, felt, sheep, fur and so on." From ancient times to the present, lamb meat has always been highly regarded as a delicacy for Jingyuan people to entertain guests. .