Posted: 2/6/2011 6:10:19 AM EDT
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Friend of mine and I were having a discussion about slaughtering hogs. I know very little about hogs and was basically trying to learn as much as I could. He said wild hogs that mature, mainly boars, are not worth eating as the meat smells like someone urinated all over it.
He says this is also true of domestic hogs. Just having a WTF moment and hoping someone with real hog experience can give me the real scoop. Thanks. |
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A very mature wild boar does tend to have a very gamey flavor. I wouldn't describe it as tasting like someone urinated on it. You can catch them when they're a bit younger and feed them on corn for a few months and it'll take a lot of the strong taste out of them.
Wouldn't know about domestic hogs. Never had one that was that old. |
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I've never dealt with wild pigs a all. I've slaughtered/butchered countless domestic hogs. Pork, like all meat has a taste peculiar to the species. I like pork flavor better than any other meat there is. But, sometimes I'll be eating pork and suddenly the meat tastes like a hog pen smells. I can't take another bite. I've experienced this with beef and venison too.
I've always said that if someone had never eaten pork before in their life and smelled a hog pen for the very first time, they would never be able to start eating pork. So I know what your friend is experiencing. |
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Perhaps he is talking about boar taint?
A few more links... Link 1 –– note that this article links to another 4-5 informative articles Link 2 Link 3 Disclosure –– I know nothing about raising hogs, but I do read that guy's blog occasionally as I find it humorous and educational. FordGuy I bet you would enjoy reading it as well. |