Prepare Scalding Station
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Old Timey Traditional Appalachian Hog Killing
What happens here
Prepare the scalding station by setting up a large metal tub (custom-built from metal, heated by wood underneath) and placing wooden pallets on either side. Ensure the water in the tub is heated to the optimal temperature range of 148-155 degrees Fahrenheit. The heated water is crucial for opening the hog's pores to facilitate hair removal.
Goal: Set up and heat the scalding tub to the correct temperature for hair removal.
Tools and materials
- Large Metal Tub Custom-built — Holding hot water for scalding the hog
- Laser Thermometer — Accurately measuring the water temperature in the tub
- Wooden Pallets — Creating a work surface around the scalding tub
- Water N/A — Filling the scalding tub
- Wood N/A — Fueling the fire to heat the water