Fat pig down with the TC big boar .58

[thompson50]

Great! Now I need another gun

 

[Griz44Mag]

Great! Now I need another gun

Think it through carefully -
AND
You will Always need another gun....
Guns, unlike women, can be kept in great numbers and do not cost anything unless you use them.

 

[Howie1968]

Just 5 years ago i found this forum got back into traditional muzzlsloading after 35 years now 35+ several safes and need another. When i was told it was addicting i didnt realize. My only muzzleloader deer kill was 37 years ago with a 50 caliber patched roundball. Ive got lots of deer on my place big bucks lots of oppurtunity i am just a pig hunter

 

[Griz44Mag]

Thanks Griz44Mag,
From everything that I have studied, it takes a minimum of 18 months to age a country ham properly. Smoking, and curing meats is right at the top of my list of things to learn.

The symbiotic bacteria/yeast cultures are the key to all fermented foods. I have made yogurt and kombucha, but want to branch out to meats, cheeses, vegetables, and vinegars.

My son sent me this link - he is contemplating setting up to do the country ham cure - I found it very interesting.

 

[R.J.Bruce]

Thanks for that link to the UK country ham video. Very informative, as you said. I can't remember who posted on ALR that their family cured their hams for 18 months. Obviously, that's double the length of time for a full cure that the UK recommends. I wonder how much additional weight loss occurs, plus how much additional flavor develops, over another 9 months of curing time?

Bruce