Scalding Tub Setup
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DAY 1 OF 3: Appalachian Heritage Old Timey Hog Killing...Killing and scalding
What happens here
A brick chimney is attached to one end of the metal scalding tub, indicating it's heated by fire from below. Wood pallets and plywood are arranged around the tub to create a working surface. The tub is filled with water, which is heated to a specific temperature (148-155°F or 64.4-68.3°C). A person is seen stoking a fire underneath the tub to maintain the water temperature. This setup creates the necessary environment for scalding the hog.
Goal: Prepare the scalding station for hog processing.
Tools and materials
- Brick Chimney — Directing smoke and improving draft for the fire
- Metal Scalding Tub — Holding hot water for scalding
- Plywood — Covering the pallets to create a smooth working surface
- Thermometer Extech — Monitoring and maintaining the water temperature
- Wood Pallets — Creating a raised working surface around the tub
- Water N/A — Filling the scalding tub
- Wood N/A — Fueling the fire to heat the water