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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 28 2012 : 05:01:11 AM
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 We just put a deposit on a hog that is scheduled to be butchered after Thanksgiving. We're buying from a former farm girl - although she doesn't know it yet. Figure we'll talk when we visit the farm to pick out the pig we want. Hubby has been talking to her husband.
The kids are really excited about being able to select which one we get. We're researching what cuts we want and what we want smoked. Sure hope my freezer will hold a whole pig and half a cow. Good thing I defrosted and emptied it!
Any helpful hints for pork cuts? What are your favorites? I'm looking forward to tenderloin and ham steaks. Should I get my ham smoked or fresh? Or both perhaps?
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2012 : 05:38:20 AM
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i know it ssounds like alot of meat, but i had 2 cows in a 10 cubic foot freezer. CONGRATS tho farm raised tastes so much better!
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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rubyleesmom
Zapped Profile
190 Posts
Colina
Homosassa
Fl
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2012 : 08:31:57 AM
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| Yum! We do the grass fed beef thing but no pigs :( Congrats to you! Not only are the health benefits great, but kudos to you for giving your kids the experience as well! |
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MtnGrlByTheBay
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
Erin
Lexington Park
MD
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2012 : 07:14:32 AM
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I don't know if it's appropriate to ask, but just how much does it cost to purchase a nice cow or pig? Do they butcher and package it too? If you don't want to reply with a post, I'd welcome a PM. Thanks!
^^^I'm a RidgeRunner, and will always feel best when surrounded by the PA mountains.^^^
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Hoosiermom
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Beth
Alexandria
IN
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2012 : 1:06:01 PM
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we just had 2 of my sons 4-H pigs butchered, we sold 1/2 of 1, so I have 1 1/2 pigs in my freezer. It is great to have on hands...I grew up having beef in the freezer & I missed not having a variety of meat anytime I wanted it. I did ground pork & pork cutlets along with the other stuff. I didn't do ham only because we arent' big ham eaters. I think next year though, I will do ham steaks instead...I think we would use that more. YOu will be so glad to have the meat...the bacon is out of this world...there is actually meat & not just fat! Enjoy!
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Lorie.Vance
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Lorie
Tampa
FL
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Posted - Aug 29 2012 : 6:08:53 PM
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| I wish there was someone local that I could cow and pig share with! Congrats and enjoy the grassed and pastured products, they're awesome! |
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