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old sarge

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Butchering a Pig
« on: January 21, 2018, 12:01:47 PM »
Here is a good video on butchering a pig, what cuts there are etc.  For the do it yourself crowd.  Lamb and beef to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtnsZ2JaKso
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Re: Butchering a Pig
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2018, 10:04:15 AM »
True story.  Some friends took us to the Costco in Salt Lake and told us that this store was the largest Costco in the Country.  We walk down the meat aisle and there are meat lockers with whole pigs, goats and lambs hanging in them.  I've been curious what size would fit in a #4 ever since. 
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Re: Butchering a Pig
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2018, 03:28:53 PM »
One way too find out is.....................
And report back ;D
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Re: Butchering a Pig
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2018, 02:28:59 PM »
You can also find hog, lamb and other large items at Restaurant Depot.
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Re: Butchering a Pig
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2018, 07:12:15 PM »
Found some time to watch this one. So when are you introing your butchering skills after finding these!
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