Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
In the rich tapestry of Chinese culinary history, few dishes carry a story as layered as the pork itself. Thousand-Layer Pork (千张肉), also known as Thousand-Layer Buttoned Pork (千张扣肉), is a celebrated traditional dish from Hubei Province. It’s a centrepiece of festive banquets in Jiangling (modern-day Jingzhou) and is counted among the region’s “Three…