Originally Posted by jeffbird
Originally Posted by ingwe
Is pig hunting worth a crap in early May? Been getting mixed answers to that one.....


The pigs are still there in May, but will be mostly nocturnal as it will be hot. Most places will want you to go during cold weather months, which even then in South Texas can be very warm. The meat is very good, much better than the pork from the grocery store, so take care of it and take it home.

I leave the backstrap attached to the ribs, and then split the ribs in half lengthways. The top half with the backstrap attached is only for special occasions. Cook it slow over low heat around 250 for 7 - 8 hours, and it is really tender and tasty.


Jeff, I agree with you on the quality of wild pork. It has the full flavor of the pork we used to get when I was a kid, eating outdoor pen-raised hogs raised on the family farm in Saskatchewan. Good eatin!

And thanks for the tip on butchering the backstrap with the ribs... I'm gonna try that on the next hog I kill.


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