Scalding and Initial Hair Softening
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Old Timey Traditional Appalachian Hog Killing
What happens here
After dispatching the hog (not explicitly shown in the video), use a tractor with a front-end loader or similar heavy machinery to carefully transfer the hog into the scalding tub. Submerge the hog in the 148-155°F water, ensuring it is fully covered. Use chains or poles to bob the hog up and down for approximately three minutes, making sure the entire surface is evenly exposed to the hot water.
Goal: Submerge the hog in hot water to soften its hair for removal.
Tools and materials
- Chains or Poles — Manipulating the hog in the scalding tub to ensure even heat distribution
- Large Metal Tub — The container for scalding
- Tractor with Front-End Loader — Lifting and submerging the hog into the scalding tub
- Dispatched Hog N/A — The animal being processed