How to butcher a pig at home

Processing pigs at home? It wasn't what we originally planned it, but it turned out to be the perfect way for us and for our pigs. This article will explain our process of having a traveling butcher come to our homestead. It will not break down details of how you can butcher yourself, but instead

Learn all about the different cuts you can get when butchering a pig. From the loin to the belly, find out how to get the most out of your meat. #butchering #pig #meatcuts

If you raise your own pigs, there comes a time when you may wonder how to butcher a pig? We give you this step-by-step guide from our own experience.

Follow this easy recipe for making bacon at home and save money at the grocery store. Tips for where to buy pork belly and curing are included.

We'll wrap up Pig Week with its logical conclusion... How to butcher pigs. The only future for pork is bacon, glorious bacon. You, friend, can butcher hogs at home - yes you! You don't particularly need special equipment or tools. Just a couple strong people and the courage to march out there and take care of business. Remember, we are just regular people. We had no experience with this at all. If we can do it - so can you. The only future for these hogs is bacon. Today we have a re-post of…

Knowing how to prep for butchering day on the homestead, is the difference between success and failure. Here's what you need to know.

Learning pork butchery at home has given us a great source of sustainable meat. We discovered new cuts and made our own bacon, hams, and pork chops.

A visual guide to breaking down a pig-- a tutorial from my local English butcher.

On our homestead, we've butchered pigs, turkeys, and chickens. I've learned quite a few tips for butchering at home along the way.

Get a glimpse into a hands-on, 3-day homestead hog butchering workshop where students learned the skills of respectful butchery and charcuterie.