Field dressing

[B Ott]

Hello everyone-

Does anyone know of a good site that demonstrates how to dress a hog (or a similar sized and type of animal)? I unfortunately missed this segment of learningas a child and am trying to play catch up.

Are there any simple instructionsor tipsthat anyone can offer that would be of help? Feel free to be detailed...

[Rebel Hog]

Welcome to the forum B Ott.






"Basic Hog Processing" Video
K & K Partnership presents. "Basic Hog Processing". Follow Keith & Kevin Mello as they show you the step by step procedures of "Basic Hog Processing". Though the hogs in this video are farm raised, the process is the same on wild boar.

The video starts with the kill and skinning and continues through quatering and cutting to the finished product in the freezer.

#VB0050
"Basic Hog Processing" Video
by Keith & Kevin Mello

[Rebel Hog]

[Rebel Hog]

[B Ott]

Thank you very much!

What about in the field though when you're quite some distance from your vehicle and even further from home? What sort of dressing or care would be appropriate to preserve the meat?

[Rebel Hog]

ORIGINAL: BOtt

Thank you very much!

What about in the field though when you're quite some distance from your vehicle and even further from home? What sort of dressing or care would be appropriate to preserve the meat?

WellB, when I recover the hog after killing, I try to elevate it's head higher than it's rear legs, if I can I'll string it up by it's head and cut open the stomach and gut it out. When I get to camp I'll wash the cavity out, find the closes convenience storeand then pack the cavity with ice bags. I live in FL and the meat will spoil quick. When I get home I start the fire under a cut in half 55gal drum filled with water. When the water is scolding I drop in two burlap bags in the water and pull them out and lay them on the hog for about 10mins.Then with the back of the butchering knife I start scraping the hair off. I then hose it down good andIt is ready for the pit.











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While it's roasting we keep brushing on Kirbys "Mojo" merinade


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[B Ott]

Thank you very much-that is some fantastic info!

Have you ever smoked a hog using a traditional, store bought smoker?

[Rebel Hog]

ORIGINAL: B Ott

Thank you very much-that is some fantastic info!

Have you ever smoked a hog using a traditional, store bought smoker?

NOPE!

[huntnma]

awesome advice and illustrations.....[8D]

[phall2]

Hey Reb, will that roasting thing with the fencing... will that work on an open wood fire with a small hog, what about a big one? I dont have a smoker but was thinking I could make a fire and do it.