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This is how I've come to quarter a hog in the field when I don't have extra resources like a skinning rack. The key for me is to get as much meat as possible in a timely manner without getting it dirty. U can do the job with only a blade and something to transport the meat, but these extra items help:
Box cutter and/or knife sharpener- Hogs have coarse hair, tough skin and thick gristle under that which will dull your blade very fast so I use the box cutters when cutting into the hide and the knife when cutting the inside of te skin from the meat.
Para cord- to tie 2 quarters /back straps together and throw over your shoulder if u gotta walk a ways with the meat
XL heavy duty trash bags and/or a large cooler- trash bags can be used to put meat in (double bag) and to use as a tarp to keep the meat out of the grass/dirt.
Hatchet, bolt cutters, or hack saw to cut the feet off the quarters.
Step 1- position the hog flat on his belly with chin on ground and all four legs sprawled out to keep him balanced.
Step 2- using box cutter, cut two strips from the neck all the way down the back about 2-3 inches on each side of the spine. Then, use knife to cut that skin away and peel back. Cut off tail. Be careful for poop coming out the booty hole.
This is how I've come to quarter a hog in the field when I don't have extra resources like a skinning rack. The key for me is to get as much meat as possible in a timely manner without getting it dirty. U can do the job with only a blade and something to transport the meat, but these extra items help:
Box cutter and/or knife sharpener- Hogs have coarse hair, tough skin and thick gristle under that which will dull your blade very fast so I use the box cutters when cutting into the hide and the knife when cutting the inside of te skin from the meat.
Para cord- to tie 2 quarters /back straps together and throw over your shoulder if u gotta walk a ways with the meat
XL heavy duty trash bags and/or a large cooler- trash bags can be used to put meat in (double bag) and to use as a tarp to keep the meat out of the grass/dirt.
Hatchet, bolt cutters, or hack saw to cut the feet off the quarters.
Step 1- position the hog flat on his belly with chin on ground and all four legs sprawled out to keep him balanced.
Step 2- using box cutter, cut two strips from the neck all the way down the back about 2-3 inches on each side of the spine. Then, use knife to cut that skin away and peel back. Cut off tail. Be careful for poop coming out the booty hole.