Rich and flavorful sour pork from Suoi Soi

Suoi Soi fermented pork – a 3-star OCOP product of Chien Huong Food Cooperative, Cao Duong commune – is increasingly favored and trusted by the market. Processed according to a traditional recipe of the Muong ethnic group, the product uses fresh, high-quality ingredients and a production process that ensures food safety and hygiene, resulting in a unique and unmistakable flavor. Suoi Soi fermented pork is not only a familiar dish in family meals but also an attractive choice for those who love traditional cuisine.

Báo Phú Thọ•22/12/2025

Mr. Bach Van Chien (left) shares with his son his experience in preparing traditional fermented pork.

When mentioning Suoi Soi fermented pork, locals all hold Mr. Bach Van Chien in high regard – a man who has been involved in the fermented pork making profession for nearly 40 years, bringing his hometown's product to the market. According to Mr. Chien, in the past, fermented pork was a way for the Muong people to preserve food for a long time. Pork was mixed with roasted rice flour and characteristic spices such as garlic and chili, then naturally fermented. Gradually, this dish became an indispensable part of the local culinary culture, especially during festivals, holidays, or when entertaining honored guests.

Sharing his passion for the craft, Mr. Chien said: “Society has developed with many new dishes, but fermented pork still holds a special place in family meals. I always want to keep the 'passion for the craft alive,' so I have passed it on to my son to continue developing and bringing Suoi Soi fermented pork – a traditional dish of our hometown – further into the market.”

Rich and flavorful sour pork from Suoi Soi

Suoi Soi fermented pork from Chien Huong Hoa Binh Food Cooperative was certified as a 3-star OCOP product in November 2024.

Continuing his family's traditional craft, in 2018, Mr. Bach Van Huong invested in machinery, built a factory and a cold storage system, gradually perfecting the production process of Suoi Soi fermented pork. In 2022, Chien Huong Food Cooperative was established, with Mr. Huong as Director, whose main products are Suoi Soi fermented pork and fermented pork sausage. Currently, the cooperative's products are sold in many localities inside and outside the province. However, due to limited resources and a lack of coordinated market expansion, total revenue has only reached about 200 million VND after nearly 3 years of bringing the products to market.

Speaking about the difficulties, Mr. Huong said: “In the beginning, the cooperative faced many obstacles, from lack of capital and equipment to building a brand. The products were simple at that time, lacking packaging and labels, so sales mainly relied on customer trust. Later, the cooperative gradually mobilized capital to invest in perfecting the production process, upgrading packaging, and building a brand. All stages, from selecting raw materials to production, are strictly controlled to meet food safety and hygiene standards. At the same time, the cooperative also took advantage of the support of the local government to promote and expand its market.”

Like other traditional fermented meat products, Suoi Soi fermented meat is meticulously prepared, requiring attention to detail at every stage. Ingredients must be clean and of clear origin; the process of slicing the meat, mixing spices, fermenting, packaging, and preserving must all adhere strictly to the recipe and technical procedures. Those directly involved in processing must be experienced, careful, and knowledgeable in fermentation techniques to ensure product quality and food safety. To meet the growing market demand, the cooperative continuously researches, invests in expanding production, and upgrades equipment and facilities; while also focusing on strictly adhering to the production process.

Rich and flavorful sour pork from Suoi Soi

The processing and production of fermented pork ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

In addition, the cooperative is stepping up its efforts to promote and introduce its products through e-commerce channels and social media; at the same time, it is innovating its designs and packaging to be more convenient and modern while still preserving traditional features. Participating in trade fairs and exhibitions inside and outside the province also helps its products reach consumers more easily, gradually establishing its brand in the market.

Suoi Soi fermented pork from Chien Huong Food Cooperative was recognized as a 3-star OCOP product in November 2024, marking a significant development for this local product. According to Mr. Bui Huu Dien, Chairman of the People's Committee of Cao Duong commune, Suoi Soi fermented pork is a typical OCOP product, deeply rooted in the culinary culture of the Muong people. In the future, the local authorities will continue to support the cooperative in trade promotion and market expansion; while also encouraging the cooperative to improve product quality, ensure food safety and hygiene, create jobs and stable income for workers, and contribute to socio-economic development in the area.

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Source: https://baophutho.vn/dam-da-huong-vi-thit-chua-suoi-soi-244442.htm