Ranking of the top ten delicious sheep in Inner Mongolia, inventory of 10 high-quality sheep in Inne

Ranking of the top ten delicious sheep in Inner Mongolia, 10 kinds of sheep in Inner Mongolia

Mutton is divided into three types: goat, sheep and wild lamb. It can not only keep out the cold season, but also provide the body with sufficient energy. Therefore, mutton is known as a nourishing food in winter. Among mutton, Inner Mongolia’s mutton is particularly famous. So, where can you taste the most delicious mutton in Inner Mongolia? This article compiles the ranking of Inner Mongolia mutton, including Ujimqin mutton, Etuoke Albas goat, Xiqi mutton, Hangjin Banner Talagou goat, Siziwang Banner Dumeng mutton, Sunit mutton, Uranke mutton, Ordos mutton Fine wool sheep, Siziwang Banner Gobi sheep, Hetao Bamei mutton sheep, etc. Let’s learn about some famous mutton varieties and related situations in Inner Mongolia!

1. Ujimqin Mutton (Origin: Xilinhot City, Xilingol League)

Ujimqin sheep grow on the Ujimqin grassland with abundant water and grass. After a long period of natural selection and artificial selection, they have become an excellent population of Mongolian sheep. They grow under the ecological environment conditions of Ujimqin meadow grassland and steppe, enjoying the unique climate and high-quality grass quality, while living in a pure natural and pollution-free environment. Ujimqin sheep are mainly raised through natural grazing, maintaining the characteristics of pure natural raw materials.

Ujimqin mutton has a rich aroma, tender meat and refreshing taste. Compared with ordinary mutton, it has lower moisture content and significantly higher mineral content. As China's precious mutton resource, Ujimqin mutton has been awarded the title of "green food" by the National Green Food Development Center, and has met the standard requirements of organic (natural) food.

2. Otok Albas goat meat (Origin: Otok Banner, Ordos City)

Otok Albas goat meat is one of Inner Mongolia's favorite delicacies. It has a good color, aroma and flavor. Local herders affectionately call it "bring your own condiments". The unique geographical environment and natural conditions of Otok Banner have given birth to the excellent quality of Otok Albas goat meat. Its meat is tender and juicy, with thick and compact layers. It is rich in high protein, low fat, rich in amino acids and iron. It is also low in cholesterol and has no odor. It has a pleasant taste, rich aroma and unique flavor.

For a long time, Otuoke Banner has formed a unique food culture, among which "hand-grilled meat", "roasted whole lamb" and "dried mutton" are the most famous. These delicacies are highly praised by diners and have become the bright business card of Otuoke Banner to the whole country and even the world. Whenever you taste it, you will be amazed.

3. Western Banner Mutton (Origin: New Barhu Right Banner, Hulunbuir City)

Western flag sheep thrive on the Xinyou Banner grassland and enjoy excellent environmental conditions. They feed on alkaline grass containing a variety of Chinese herbal medicines and drink clear river and spring water. The natural raising method ensures its pollution-free quality and gives it excellent inherent qualities. Xiqi mutton is delicious, has no smell and is rich in nutrients, so it enjoys a good reputation.

Xiqi mutton has lower moisture content, higher protein and fat content, higher lean meat rate, and evenly distributed intermuscular fat. It is rich in various amino acids needed by the human body, especially glutamic acid and aspartic acid. This makes Xiqi mutton tender, delicious and unique in taste. In addition, it is easy to digest and is an excellent raw material for making delicious "mutton shabu-shabu" and "hand meat". In the cold winter, regular consumption of mutton can increase physical strength and promote blood circulation, which can not only resist the cold, but also be beneficial to physical health.

4. Hangjin Banner Taragou Goat Meat (Origin: Hangjin Banner, Ordos City)

The main production area of Talagou goat meat in Hangjin Banner is located in Hangjin Banner, Ordos City, and is known as the "ginseng in meat" by the locals. Hangjin Banner is located in the northwest of the Ordos Plateau. Its unique ecological environment has given rise to more than 100 kinds of natural pastures, including scallion, caragana, and licorice. At the same time, it is also a rich source of more than 20 natural Chinese herbal medicines such as honeysuckle, rootless grass, and skullcap. The river flows quietly on the grassland and is rich in various trace elements and minerals. Talagou goats in Hangjin Banner feed on rich grasses and accompany themselves with pure spring water. The traditional free-range raising method of the Mongolian nomads continues to this day, making the mutton smell-free, low in alcohol and fat.

The meat of Talagou goat in Hangjin Banner is delicate and the cut surface is moist but not sticky. After boiling, the broth is clear and transparent with no visible impurities. It tastes delicious, rich in nutrients, and has the characteristics of nourishing and nourishing the body.

5. Siziwang Banner Dumeng Mutton (Origin: Siziwang Banner, Ulanqab City)

Siziwang Banner Dumeng sheep are bred from black-headed Dorper rams and local Gobi sheep through more than ten years of artificial cross-breeding and improvement. This is a high-quality meat sheep breed that is lean, cold-tolerant, rough-tolerant, suitable for grazing and grows rapidly.

The meat quality of Siziwang Banner Dumeng sheep is very good. The color of mutton is bright red or deep red, shiny, the fat is milky white, and the meat is firm and solid. The surface is slightly dry or has an air-drying film and is not sticky. Has the normal smell of fresh lamb. After boiling, the meat becomes transparent and clarified, and the fat gathers on the liquid surface, emitting aroma. The protein content exceeds 20%, while the fat content is only 6-6.5%. Moreover, the content of unsaturated fatty acids is high and the fat quality is excellent, making it unique among mutton.

6. Sunit Mutton (Origin: Sunit Left Banner, Xilingol League)

Sunit mutton is one of the specialties of Inner Mongolia and belongs to a group in the Mongolian sheep system. It is famous for its high meat yield and lean meat, and is one of the top ten delicious muttons in Inner Mongolia. Sunit sheep often feed on bushy grasses and onions, making the mutton tender and juicy without any peculiar smell. The meat layer is thick and compact, rich in high protein, low in fat, and the intermuscular fat is evenly distributed.

Therefore, it is the best raw material for making mutton shabu-shabu and is highly praised and warmly welcomed by diners at home and abroad. Sunit mutton is rich in various amino acids and fatty acids required by the human body, especially the content of glutamic acid and aspartic acid is higher than that of other mutton. Because of this, Sunit mutton has a rich umami flavor and a particularly good texture. It was once offered as an offering to the royal palaces of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and was also the mutton exclusively used in the famous "Dong Laishun" mutton-shabu restaurant in Beijing.

7. Wurangke Sheep (Origin: Abaga Banner, Xilingol League)

Wurange sheep is a specialty product of Abaga Banner, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia. It was formed through natural selection and artificial breeding. It is a sheep with unique qualities among Mongolian sheep breeds. It lives in pastoral areas with Stipa, Leymus chinensis, Elymus elegans, Artemisia frigata and Cryptophyllum as the main vegetation, and the water quality is excellent. In particular, spring water in many places is rich in various minerals and trace elements.

Local legend has it that Urank sheep drink "mineral water" and eat "Chinese herbal medicine", which makes Urank sheep rich in nutrition and unique taste. The protein content of Urank mutton is as high as 21.0g/100g, the average subcutaneous fat is 17.0g/100g, and the total amino acid content is about 19.0g/100g. Eating it can not only supplement nutrition, but also enhance physical health.

8. Ordos fine wool sheep (Origin: Wushen Banner, Ordos City)

Ordos fine-wool sheep is one of the famous sheep species in Inner Mongolia. It has the characteristics of rich aroma, delicious color, fat but not greasy, thick meat layer and excellent taste. The Wushen Banner Ordos fine-wool sheep is bred on the basis of the local Mongolian sheep with a long history. It has excellent environmental adaptability, good stress resistance, tolerance to extensive feeding and management, drought resistance, and rapid recovery of physical fitness. .

Ordos fine-wool sheep are a valuable, versatile breed whose meat, wool and skin are all used. Not only is the mutton delicious and nutritious, but the wool is even in fineness, has obvious curvature, moderate oil content, and appears white. In addition, Ordos fine wool sheepskin has good thickness, strong elasticity and softness, making it the best raw material choice for making leather products.

9. Siziwang Banner Gobi Sheep (Origin: Siziwang Banner, Ulanqab City)

The unique geographical environment and natural climate of Siziwang Banner have created the unique quality of Gobi mutton, making it one of the most delicious muttons in Inner Mongolia. Mutton has tender meat, high lean content, low fat, juicy taste, rich in protein, plump taste, no odor, rich aroma and unique flavor.

The nutritional content of every 100 grams of Gobi mutton has been tested: protein content is higher than 19%, fat content is lower than 10%, calcium content is higher than 4.4%, iron content is higher than 1.80%, zinc content is higher than 4.7%, and total amino acid content is higher than 18% , known as "little ginseng". On November 5, 2015, the Ministry of Agriculture of my country approved the listing of "Siziwang Banner Gobi Sheep" as a national agricultural product geographical indication registered and protected product.

10. Hetao Bamei mutton sheep (Origin: Bayannur City)

Hetao Bamei mutton sheep is a sheep breed produced in Wulateqian Banner, Zhong Banner, Hou Banner, Wuyuan County, Hangjin Hou Banner and Linhe District in the agricultural area of Bayannaoer City. It is an excellent product of the hybridization of multiple breeds. The meat of Hetao Bamei mutton is tender, with excellent texture and delicious taste. The protein content per 100 grams of meat is approximately 20.2%, the calcium content is 61.6mg/kg, the iron content is 24.6mg/kg, and the phosphorus content is 38mg/kg. At the same time, the proportion of fatty acids is appropriate, showing extremely high nutritional value.

In Bayannur City, Hetao Bamei mutton sheep are mainly raised in pen-fed or semi-fed houses. Through the combined implementation of breeding and planting, the advantages of the combination of planting and breeding in agricultural areas are fully utilized, resulting in an abundance of grain and grassland, sufficient livestock breeding, and an increase in farmland fertility, thus promoting the development of ecological agriculture.

The top ten delicious sheep in Inner Mongolia are based on the list of national geographical indication protected products and national agricultural product geographical indication protected products announced by relevant departments, combined with the offline and online word-of-mouth evaluation, quality reputation, public visibility, etc. of landmark products, and comprehensive reference Internet-related rankings/lists are recommended. The list is for reference only. The rankings are in no particular order. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment/criticize at the end.

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