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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
See full technique reference →Suan Mei Tang (Smoked Plum Soup) (Guangdong): Provides the foundational sour-smoky flavor in this medicinal soup
Suan Mei Jiang (Plum Sauce) (Sichuan): Forms the base for this complex dipping sauce
Mei Cai Kou Rou (Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables) (Hunan): Balances fatty pork with its intense sour-salty profile
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Excessive moisture retention
Cause: Insufficient drying before smoking
Fix: Increase initial drying time and ensure proper airflow
Over-smoking
Cause: Prolonged exposure to heavy smoke
Fix: Reduce smoking time and use milder wood like fruitwoods