How to butcher and process a whole pig

[johngaltsmotor]

I was a bit disappointed that the 1/2 hog I got from a former coworker was already butchered, that was half of the intended fun of going to the source. The only daunting part is wondering how much you'll end up turning into trim that a more experienced butcher could keep as prime cuts. But if you treat it like brewing where the process is a big portion of the fun then it's worth the risk.

 

[wildozarkwine]

I am glad I found this thread, the state is going to try and trap some wild hogs at the farm where I work in a couple of weeks. What happens to any caught is up to me! I was already planing on putting some in the freezer and this info will really help.