Deer tendons are the tendons of the deer, mainly used to warm the kidney and yang, strengthen bones and tendons. They have a good nourishing effect on muscle fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, cold uterus, impotence, and frequent seminal emissions. The tendons of the four limbs of the sika deer are also one of the eight delicacies of the Qing Dynasty. Such good things are not well processed by many people, and there are many doubts about taking deer tendons.

People with injuries, infections, fever, or those with a hot constitution are not suitable for taking deer tendons. It is not recommended to take deer tendons in large quantities at one time to prevent indigestion. The best way to take deer tendons is to follow a regular routine, taking a little each day to allow the body to gradually absorb them. Generally, 20-30 grams of fresh deer tendons per person per time is sufficient. In addition, deer tendons are tonics, warm and dry, and easy to cause heat, so it is recommended to take them 1-2 times a week. The eating methods of deer tendons are many, and they will not be explained here. Some people ask if deer tendons can be ground into powder, but the answer is not recommended, as deer tendons are tendons and even ground into powder are rough fibers and cannot be eaten as powder. The powder made from deer tendons is not as fine as the powder made from deer antler slices.

Deer tendons are a relatively valuable traditional Chinese medicine, often added to many herbal formulas. This herb is beneficial for replenishing vital energy and nourishing the blood, relaxing the meridians, and has a significant effect on some chronic rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar pain, and back pain. However, people with a hot constitution should not eat deer meat and should not eat spicy foods together.

Good dried deer tendons are slender, with a golden or yellow-brown color, shiny and transparent. They are about 45-65 cm long and about 1.5-2 cm thick. The top has a meaty texture, and the bottom has a semi-circular gray-black hoof print, some also have four small hoof bones; there is a bit of skin at the hoof print, with short brown or light brown hair. They are hard and have a slight fishy smell. Therefore, if you want to buy deer tendons, you should learn how to distinguish between real and fake ones.

Let’s talk about the processing method of deer tendons here:

1. Firstly, if you are fortunate to get a good deer tendon and are sure it is indeed deer tendon, then you can start the process. After washing the deer tendon, soak it in boiling water, remove it when the water turns cold, and then soak it in boiling water again, repeating the process in sequence.

2. After repeatedly soaking until the deer tendons swell and become loose, remove them and place them in the water to start laser cutting. Cut the deer tendons into segments, then put them in the pot for normal cooking. Add common seasonings such as scallions and ginger to cook, which is very simple.