Got another hog

[pposey]

Went hunt way up and back,,, found some fresh tracks and after a couple hours and a mile or so came up on this one and 2 others bedded down under a rockcliff,,,, shot this one where it lay and the other 2 left through a laural thicket fast,mine rolled downhill a few feet,,, long drag out but the Hog has all become deboned pork and is in the fridge awaiting the pressure canner

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7mm-08 and 120BT hammered it well,,, entered beside the right eye, and took out a couple neck bones,,,, hog was looking at me from 70 yards so I shot fast unsupported standing, hit a couple inches left of where I was aiming,,,,,but the effect was the same, only shot I had was at the face

2nd Hog of the year,,,, guess my hunting season is over, wish they would lift the limit on these critters,,,, they cause way to much of a mess, these three had plowed up 3 different springheads while I was trailing them this morning. I flat out love to track down a hog in the snow way up and back, hunting at it's best for me

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Swain County NC

[youp50]

What a hoot. I wish we had something like that around here. Thanks for posting.

[DBinNY]

That's a fine looking animal. About 100 minutes at 15 lbs?

[pposey]

90 minutes at 10 pounds is what I came out with at this altitude,,, 7 quarts just finished and the canner is cooling, 7 more are waiting on the counter, and 4 more are in the fridge,,, I'll warm them slow and can them tue or wed, also have a sweet smelling rack of ribs in the oven,,,,,,,18 guarts and lotsa ribs, not bad for a snowy morning! and man was it fun following those fresh hog tracks ready to get whatever jumped.

[DBinNY]

I've got 2 pressure canners that will hold 7 quarts each so I can do 14 at once. I do it occasionally with venison. Look for another one in a garage sale if you get a chance. Parts are reasonable and available. I don't have any pigs to chase in my neighborhood but some are getting close.

[pposey]

I have a small outside stove where i do all my canning, only one large burner,,,,, was so into canning I thawed out a couple packs of squirrels from this past fall and canned 7 pints of squirrels today after finishing the hog,,,, only way I eat squirrels these days is after canning,, easier to cook and the juice makes the best gravy everrrrrrrrrrrrr... I canned 28 quarts of deer this year to,,,, the kids love it and it's a fast supper.

[boarhog]

I'm gonna have to learn how to do this hog and deer canning!

I did a search for pressure canners, and found too many to choose from. How about some guidance from the experts?

[deadon]

The only hog hunting available to me is the Bay Bay hunt in the fall. Its by lottery but free. I am getting too old to go it alone anymore. About 40 years ago I killed one with my 44 mag pistol. That was a hoot but a 4 hr drag

[DBinNY]

Boarhog, I've got an old presto cooker-canner no.7 that, amazingly, will hold 7 quarts. I also have a much more recent All American that also holds 7 quarts. The "advantage" of the All American is that it has a metal to metal seal but it is a heavy monster. The presto uses a rubber gasket. All parts for both brands (including some upgrades) are readily available on-line and reasonably priced. They are also great for canning non acid vegetables and the like which are not really suited to the hot water bath methods. You won't be throwing any turkey carcasses or dark meat away either. It makes great salad or soup.

[pposey]

I bought my presto at Wal Mart,,,,,,

[pposey]

I have deboned and canned a whole wild turkey, made for good eating

[deadon]

I like my venison med rare If I can it ,it will be falling apart done, Correct?

[DBinNY]

Correct deadon, canned venison is very well done but also very tender.

[boarhog]

I like a good Med rare deer rib eye pretty well. Wrapped with bacon and cooked on the grill! Yummy! But I think there is room for canning too. Especially since I've had some of my vacuum packed bags fail to stay sealed. It doesn't take long for meat to get flunky in the freezer. Seems like pressure canned meat would make quick stews, or soups, and I'm sure there are lots of recipes that could be whipped up quickly. One of my personal favorites is creamed chipped beef on toast! Better known as SOS in some circles! Just thinking about it makes me harken back to the wonderful gravy Mom used to make!
boarhog

[DBinNY]

I always can venison that I would otherwise grind. When I decided to do it I take all the non steak meat from one average sized deer (for around here) and that gives me the 14 quarts I need to fill both canners. Sometimes I'll take a quart, throw it in the crock pot, chop up an onion and add barbeque sauce. A lot like a pulled pork sandwich.

[pposey]

it is quick and easy as is canned pork, both my kids prefer it right out of the can simply heated up with some black pepper,,,, makes great soup and chili as well,,, the juice makes great gravy