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October 7, 2018October 7, 2018

Home butchering the homestead pig

At the beginning of September, over the course of 3 very long days, we butchered our first pig on the farm. I’ve been struggling to write this story because I couldn’t think of a way to make it engaging or funny. But Josh helpfully pointed out that wit and narrative aren’t always necessary. Until 70 … Continue reading Home butchering the homestead pig

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

In the old days: how to store pork

I have a farm mentor, and for this I am blessed. Her family farmed “in the old days” for generations, and they’ve passed down stories about the ways they used to do things, before modern technologies like refrigeration. She’s a treasure trove of tidbits of wisdom, and now and then she dispenses them to me. … Continue reading In the old days: how to store pork