I've been seeing a lot of pics of big hogs lately, and it got me thinking. I only have a few pig kills under belt. All of them ranged from 50-120lbs, and they ate really well. This big boy has been coming to the feeder every now and then. So my question is: Are big hogs (200+lbs) any good for eating?
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Originally posted by Carpe_diem View PostI do the smell test. If they smell nasty, they feed the coyotes. If they don't smell musky from 2 -3 feet downwind, then butcher away.
Some of the tastiest pork I've ever eaten came from a big boar that didn't stink.
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Originally posted by duckmanep View Postsows over 200 are okay.
boars seem to be hit or miss, but are best when fresh. seems like the freezer brings out the stank sometimes.
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My favorite hog to eat is a 200# boar, the bigger ones can get tough and stinky. Sows typically have little fat because of feeding piglets and i really don't like baby pig meat, too tender and soft.
A lone boar that isn't too big lives a good life of sleeping, mating and getting the best grub because he rules the food source.
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