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Fridge is full Best get making bacon n Ham

Discussion in 'The Homestead' started by FGYT, Nov 20, 2014.

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  1. FGYT

    FGYT Maker

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    last 2 Pigs just came home in Big bits
    Just sits in the New Full hight fridge

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    #1 FGYT, Nov 20, 2014
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  2. HillBill

    HillBill Bushcrafter through and through

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    Nice one. :)

    Our 2 are due for slaughter just before xmas. Most being turned into bacon, salami and sausage
     
    #2 HillBill, Nov 20, 2014
  3. Macaroon

    Macaroon A bemused & bewildered

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    That's a glorious sight, eh? Especially since there's two whole bellies there to be done; the food of the gods! :)
     
    #3 Macaroon, Nov 20, 2014
  4. British Red

    British Red M.A.B (Mad About Bushcraft)

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    Parcel some up and post em if you need help disposing of it!
     
    #4 British Red, Nov 20, 2014
  5. Clouston98

    Clouston98 Woodsman & Beekeeper

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    Corrr blimey when can I move in? You'll have a great time polishing that lot off - nout better than pig, tastiest stuff going! Mmmm bacon mmmm you've done well there :).
     
    #5 Clouston98, Nov 20, 2014
  6. swotty

    swotty Space and time

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    Damn that looks good! Making me feel hungry :)
     
    #6 swotty, Nov 20, 2014
  7. Chris the Cat

    Chris the Cat Full Member

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    Put me down for some Dunc!.
    Best.

    Chris.
     
    #7 Chris the Cat, Nov 20, 2014
  8. Harvestman

    Harvestman Bushcrafter through and through

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    That's proper food!
     
    #8 Harvestman, Nov 20, 2014
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    bob_the_baker Full Member

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    That is one awesome looking fridge, I am very jealous. Gotta be loving the pig.
     
    #9 bob_the_baker, Nov 20, 2014
  10. FGYT

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    yes the Full size chest Freezer and Under counter freezer are almost full with the last 2 so gonna have to cure a fair bit to get it to keep
     
    #10 FGYT, Nov 20, 2014
  11. FGYT

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    with pretty much 300Kg we need to eat nearly 6 kg a week to get it gone before the next years piggies are ready
     
    #11 FGYT, Nov 20, 2014
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    What a wondrous sight!!
     
    #12 redbranchwarrior, Nov 21, 2014
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    Ahhh, nothing better then your own meat. The factory farmed pork stinks. We just slaughtered 2 pigs on monday that my grandfater raised. I'm learning how to slaughter now as he is 75years old and I'll be the next to provide the meat for the family. We found that it's the best to grow pigs for 1,5 year then they get to about 180kg and are excellent meat. When he raised them one season they would be 110-115kg and would not produce nice bacon. well done. :)
     
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  14. bigbear

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    The aspect of growing up on a farm that I value most is turning a pig into food, with my Dad, and some simple tools. It does give you an understanding of and respect for food like nothing else.
    and some damn tasty meals.
    nice fridge.............
     
    #14 bigbear, Nov 23, 2014
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    I think a wee trip up to Lara's' Dads place may be on the cards before Christmas :)
     
    #15 Nice65, Nov 23, 2014
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