I was just given a mature male potbelly pig, pretty good size, I have no way to guesstimate the weight but if I had to, I'd say 100 pounds. Pretty sure he's "intact" meaning uncut. He looks like a wild boar and my guess is his meat will be similar.
I've processed at least a hundred deer in my time, but never once a pig on the hoof.
Being a mature male, will the fat be usable or will it be very "strong" tasting? Any special considerations as far as glands I need to know about? Should I age the meat like I do deer meat in an iced cooler for a couple of days?
thanks in advance
I've processed at least a hundred deer in my time, but never once a pig on the hoof.
Being a mature male, will the fat be usable or will it be very "strong" tasting? Any special considerations as far as glands I need to know about? Should I age the meat like I do deer meat in an iced cooler for a couple of days?
thanks in advance