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How much should I pay for a whole hog?
We generally expect to pay about $450-500 per side of beef in butcher costs or about $350 per hog in butcher costs.
When should I inject my pork shoulder?
The best time to inject pork shoulder is shortly before you put it on the smoker. While experts are divided on this issue, we don’t think injecting it sooner will make a great deal of difference. As long as the fluid is allowed to spread for 5 to 10 minutes, it should provide all the benefit you’re looking for.
Should you inject a pork loin before smoking?
Within the loin category, there are additional types of cuts: whole loin, loin roast, tenderloin, sirloin roast, country style ribs and chops. Alone, a piece of pork, especially a non-fatty one, can be bland. Injecting the loin before you cook it infuses it with a burst of flavor in every bite.
What should I inject my pork shoulder with?
To make the injection: In a medium bowl, whisk together apple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Using an injection syringe, inject the pork at 1-inch intervals, using the entire injection solution. Pat pork dry with paper towels.
Do meat injectors really work?
Why? It adds depth of flavor, plus tenderizes. It’s particularly good for high-heat cooking—like on the grill—to ensure the finished product retains plenty of moisture. A marinade injector is the easiest way to give your food that flavor and moisture boost that really takes your meal to the next level.
What vaccines should pigs have?
The basic vaccinations for feeder pigs are atrophic rhinitis (bordetella), actinoba- cillus pleuropneumoniae (APP), mycoplasmal pneumonia, and erysipelas. Vaccines contain “safe” microorgan- isms that are injected into a pig to prepare its immune system to resist diseases.
Where do I inject a pig?
The ideal site for the small pig is inside the thigh beneath the fold of the skin or, beneath the skin behind the shoulder. In the growing and mature animals, the best site is approximately 25-75mm behind and on the level of the base of the ear, using a 25mm needle at a 45° angle.
How much salt does a whole pig need?
I recommend brining the pig for at least a day or two. You can do this in a large Coleman cooler (150 qt). For every gallon of water you will need: 1 cup salt.
Is injecting better than brining?
Injecting works faster than brining. You can inject the bird immediately before cooking. Fats like melted butter, duck fat, or olive oil can be delivered deep into the breast meat, increasing its succulence.
Should you brine a pork shoulder before smoking?
Should you brine a pork shoulder? Yes! A brine will keep your pork shoulder or pork butt moist. If your pork shoulder is known to dry out on the smoker, a brine can make all the difference.