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DAY 1 OF 3: Appalachian Heritage Old Timey Hog Killing...Killing and scalding

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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer

Stoney Ridge Farmer

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This video details the traditional Appalachian method of processing hogs, focusing on the initial stages of preparing the scalding tub, verbally describing the dispatching of the animal, submerging and dehairing the hog using hot water and specialized scrapers, and preparing the cleaned carcass for evisceration. It emphasizes the importance of preserving heritage and understanding the origin of food.